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HJ03 VOT

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,500 mi
Last recorded26,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VOT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,018 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 26,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,682 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,399 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,899 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust center box and rear silencer not blowing.

slight wear to inner edge n/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,576 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 VOT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

HJ03 VOT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 VOT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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