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HV03 YNP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YNP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 82,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 77,827 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant radiator slightly deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Engine management light on dash at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside windscreen washer jet slightly weak

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,827 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant radiator slightly deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Engine management light on dash at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside windscreen washer jet slightly weak

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,640 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,265 miles

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 YNP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNP, 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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HV03 YNP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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