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HV53 OXA

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 87,969 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MISSFIRING (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive MISSFIRING (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive MISSFIRING (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive MISSFIRING (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,517 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure battery clamp needs refitting (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,093 miles

oil leaking from engine

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,645 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 1 Feb 2013 60,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,008 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,995 miles

park brake high

power steering pump and area damp

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,995 miles

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

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

park brake high

power steering pump and area damp

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,422 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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HV53 OXA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV53 OXA, 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 HV53 OXA registered?

HV53 OXA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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