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HJ03 VNN

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,261 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,724 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres - outer walls slightly cracking up

Fail 8 Apr 2015 42,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres - outer walls slightly cracking up

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,561 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cracked and kerb damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cracked and kerb damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,822 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,832 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 16,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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HJ03 VNN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ03 VNN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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