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HN53 ZPE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ZPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to rear brake and fuel pipes

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s front sidelight flickers(poss faulty bulb)

rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,757 miles

general underbody corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,226 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,156 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,152 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

holes caused by corrosion on outer floor pan skins

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,627 miles

Fuel tank securing bolts corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,455 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,632 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 31,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,595 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 ZPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 HN53 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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