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HJ03 VPC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VPC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 99,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,400 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,456 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 81,446 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 25 kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,795 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,795 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,970 miles

Damp around nearside rack but no leak found

Front flexi has minor blows

slight bind offside front brakes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Damp around nearside rack but no leak found

Front flexi has minor blows

slight bind offside front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn badley (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn badley (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,637 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under offside front of vehicle (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,859 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,959 miles

hand brake travel is high

Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake travel is high

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,789 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2013 22,788 miles

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

front tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,568 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 May 2008 13,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 9,698 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 VPC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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