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HV53 OXM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 92,822 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Drive shaft ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,517 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,950 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,958 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front and nearside rear tyre down to the ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,614 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

squeaking on offside front suspension possible lower ball joint dried out

Fail 7 Mar 2018 71,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

squeaking on offside front suspension possible lower ball joint dried out

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,085 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,085 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,312 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,363 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,697 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,536 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

small cuts in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,725 miles

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

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 OXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OXM, 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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HV53 OXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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