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HN03 ESV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 ESV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 92,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside handbrake reading low.

nearside panel damage.

Pass 17 May 2018 80,762 miles

Temporary repair carried out to nearside wing repeater

Fail 17 May 2018 80,751 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary repair carried out to nearside wing repeater

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,455 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,563 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,333 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 44,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 38,941 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing.

objects hanging from rear view mirror removed.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 18 May 2011 32,393 miles

Front registration plate damaged but secure and unlikely to be mis-read

Pass 28 May 2010 25,057 miles

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2009 18,305 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 May 2008 15,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,291 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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HN03 ESV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN03 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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