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HV03 ASU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,133 mi
Last recorded78,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ASU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,133 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 13 Aug 2011 61,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,314 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,479 miles

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

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 ASU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ASU, 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

How do I check the history of HV03 ASU?

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What year was HV03 ASU registered?

HV03 ASU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is HV03 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 ASU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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