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HK03 UNB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,294 mi
Last recorded140,294 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UNB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,294 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 140,294 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,420 miles

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2015 119,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

slightly leak to rear exhaust section

Pass 31 May 2014 113,501 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 May 2013 106,788 miles

oil leak

slight movment to battery

suspect steering wheel lock disabled, immobilser fitted and working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,481 miles

battery insucre

floor pans starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 99,248 miles

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

floor pans starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

battery insucre

Pass 28 May 2011 91,355 miles

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

suspect front exhaust leaking

Fail 21 May 2011 91,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

suspect front exhaust leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,196 miles

osf seatbelt fraying

Pass 21 May 2009 65,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 48,826 miles

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

O/S FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S SIDE REPEATOR LENS BROKEN

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,272 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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HK03 UNB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK03 UNB, 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 HK03 UNB registered?

HK03 UNB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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