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HJ03 VWD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,498 miles

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,936 miles

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,247 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger has corroded off and rubber mount is split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,247 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear exhaust silencer hanger has corroded off and rubber mount is split

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,727 miles

Brake fluid low

Slight damage to front No plate

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,830 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 52,830 miles

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

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

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

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

slight blow at rear silencer

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,258 miles

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)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,258 miles

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

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)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,701 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 33,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,435 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 May 2006 25,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VWD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

HJ03 VWD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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