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HT03 MVU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,828 mi
Last recorded32,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear braking eff- low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 30,166 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front ABS ring split,light off at present

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front ABS reluctor ring split, ABS warning light not on at present

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,589 miles

near side front a.b.s. reluctor ring split.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,714 miles

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,737 miles

all four tyres scuffing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,289 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 MVU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HT03 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

HT03 MVU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is HT03 MVU safe to buy?

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