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HK03 XGB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seat belts/locking mechanisms not tested due to items on seats

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

Fail 6 May 2016 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts/locking mechanisms not tested due to items on seats

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

Pass 6 May 2015 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre has a cut

Pass 6 May 2014 79,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Fail 6 May 2014 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 4 May 2013 74,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2012 68,536 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 68,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,016 miles

long park brake travel

near side windscreen washer weak

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

long park brake travel

near side windscreen washer weak

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,500 miles

air bag warning lamp on

long park brake travel

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,500 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

long park brake travel

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,078 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,105 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long parking brake travel

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge and close to limit

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhacst starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,105 miles

long parking brake travel

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge and close to limit

plastic oversills fitted

rear exhacst starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,307 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 22 Jun 2007 29,305 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges of tread and side walls perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,456 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 21,448 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HK03 XGB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XGB, 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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HK03 XGB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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