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HJ03 VOD

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VOD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,057 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 92,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,263 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,747 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,598 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 31,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,984 miles

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 VOD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VOD, 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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What year was HJ03 VOD registered?

HJ03 VOD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 VOD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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