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HV03 APX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 APX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,071 miles

General underbody corrosion in some areas

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

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,969 miles

Battery insecure

clicking noise from steering column inside vehicle when steering turned

plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2011 64,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

clicking noise from steering column inside vehicle when steering turned

plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,452 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,452 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,641 miles

Cuts in left front and left rear tyre sidewalls

Rear tyres getting lumpy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,263 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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HV03 APX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV03 APX, 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 HV03 APX registered?

HV03 APX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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