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HT03 MVL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 87,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,355 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 77,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 280,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,414 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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HT03 MVL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HT03 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

HT03 MVL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is HT03 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 MVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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