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HT03 CMX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Lpg 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 CMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,997 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolt loose on rear gearbox mount

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,996 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolt loose on rear gearbox mount

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,959 miles

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

lpg cap missing but running of petrol when tested

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint dust covers split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,646 miles

l.p.g filler cap missing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tryes wearing on inner edges

l.p.g filler cap missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,638 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,637 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,501 miles

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

centre exhaust heat sheild is insecure

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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HT03 CMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HT03 CMX, 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

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What year was HT03 CMX registered?

HT03 CMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is HT03 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 CMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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