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HK03 UNV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UNV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 105,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,773 miles

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

tracking needs checking

Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tracking needs checking

Pass 13 May 2011 71,990 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 71,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 64,776 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,805 miles

Both rear trailing arm main mounting bushes are debonding.

Centre section at the rear end is in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on tread.

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear slightly in places.

Fail 5 May 2009 58,785 miles

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

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

Both rear trailing arm main mounting bushes are debonding.

Centre section at the rear end is in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on tread.

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear slightly in places.

Pass 19 May 2008 52,985 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

Fail 11 May 2007 45,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,034 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 UNV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HK03 UNV, 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 HK03 UNV registered?

HK03 UNV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is HK03 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 UNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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