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HJ53 ZHH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 26,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe join

Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,891 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,172 miles

leak on gearbox cooler

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,912 miles

oil leaking at gear/box oil cooler

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,624 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bad oil leak from gear/box oil cooler

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,624 miles

bad oil leak from gear/box oil cooler

Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,086 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,286 miles

Oil leak

uneven front tyre wear

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 ZHH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

HJ53 ZHH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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