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HJ03 VOV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,530 mi
Last recorded99,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VOV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,579 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 92,579 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,495 miles

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven / lumpy on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,494 miles

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

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

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

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven / lumpy on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,965 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,153 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 VOV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

HJ03 VOV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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