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HN53 BYH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 BYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,053 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inside edge (advise wheel alignment)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inside edge (advise wheel alignment)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,425 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,425 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,622 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,203 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,203 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,336 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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HN53 BYH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN53 BYH, 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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HN53 BYH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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