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HJ03 VWW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge tread just on legal limit strongly recommend replacment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,819 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,254 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,793 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 26,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,404 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 20,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,393 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 VWW 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 75%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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