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HT03 NSV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 NSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,528 miles

front numberplate cracked

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters perished

Fail 17 Nov 2015 47,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside front tyre side walls perished

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside front tyre side walls perished

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,972 miles

Front number plate cracked

Horn weak

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored and showing signs of having been over heated

Over sills fitted

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wind screen washers weak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,972 miles

Front number plate cracked

Horn weak

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored and showing signs of having been over heated

Over sills fitted

Wind screen washers weak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,181 miles

Offside rear brake disc showing signs of excessive heat.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,697 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,551 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 NSV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NSV, 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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What year was HT03 NSV registered?

HT03 NSV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HT03 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 NSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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