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HJ03 WXR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,634 mi
Last recorded54,634 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WXR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,634 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,634 miles

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,673 miles

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

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,673 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,635 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 45,635 miles

Offside 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 3 Sep 2012 43,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,971 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 27,951 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 27,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,376 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2008 11,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,015 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 WXR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

HJ03 WXR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 WXR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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