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HL03 HZG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HZG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,302 miles

off side front brake slight binding

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side front brake slight binding

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,844 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,661 miles

near side front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,336 miles

engine oil leak (from turbo pipe)

n/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,565 miles

tyre size 195/55/15H, tread depths n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r/ on 6mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

very slight oil leak from around turbo area.

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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HL03 HZG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HL03 HZG, 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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HL03 HZG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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