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HS03 EFF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,157 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,988 miles

Diesel emissions only just passed

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody has general corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2018 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Diesel emissions only just passed

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,786 miles

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,414 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,968 miles

1) tyres 185 55 15 fronts 195 55 15 rears 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn req measuring

Fail 9 Jun 2012 92,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1) tyres 185 55 15 fronts 195 55 15 rears 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn req measuring

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,147 miles

1) tyres 195 55 15

2) o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2011 86,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

1) tyres 195 55 15

2) o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,726 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 72,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 65,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both number plates water damaged

front number plate loose

plastic over sills fitted and under tray

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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HS03 EFF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS03 EFF, 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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HS03 EFF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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