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HN03 ESG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 ESG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,147 miles

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 Apr 2016 39,379 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 37,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under very wet conditions

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,648 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under very wet conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Washers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,000 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,915 miles

srs light on

washers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,810 miles

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

air bag lamp stays on

nearside rear tyre is on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,602 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 16,602 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge,advise tracking

both rear tyres on 3mm on inner edge

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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HN03 ESG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN03 ESG, 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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HN03 ESG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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