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HJ03 ZTL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ZTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,483 miles

PAS fluid @ minimum

Rear seat belts, slow to retract.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

airbag light on

damage to offside door mirror

Fail 3 Dec 2009 60,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 47,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,777 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,755 miles

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

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 ZTL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 ZTL registered?

HJ03 ZTL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is HJ03 ZTL safe to buy?

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