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HJ03 WSD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,628 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 May 2016 61,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 59,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 5 May 2015 59,079 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,441 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,441 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 49,164 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 42,492 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 42,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 39,155 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,393 miles

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,401 miles

coolant low

rear blade split to excess

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 WSD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WSD, 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 WSD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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