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HJ53 TJZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

531,153 mi
Last recorded531,153 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 531,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,608 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,605 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Exhaust system deteriorated

Windscreen has a chip outside of swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,465 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,685 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 30,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,308 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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HJ53 TJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ53 TJZ, 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 HJ53 TJZ registered?

HJ53 TJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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