CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN53 ZNU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ZNU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 71,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,904 miles

engine oil level on minimum

radiator deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level on minimum

radiator deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,294 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,228 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,361 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,449 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN53 ZNU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HN53 ZNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN53 ZNU?

You can check the full history of HN53 ZNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN53 ZNU registered?

HN53 ZNU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is HN53 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 ZNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 ZNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 ZNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.