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HV03 APY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,427 mi
Last recorded34,427 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 34,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 14 Nov 2017 34,420 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,825 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 31,798 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 28,481 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2012 18,009 miles

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

battery insecure

bottom of radiator corroded slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,649 miles

Nearside tyre tread worn on inner edge but not severely

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,947 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,359 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 APY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV03 APY, 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 APY registered?

HV03 APY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HV03 APY safe to buy?

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