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HW53 FKH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,616 mi
Last recorded83,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and splits forming in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,584 miles

Offside Rear Seat fitted with child seat at time of test

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,760 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 46,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,100 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)

Pass 28 May 2012 36,959 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 22 Feb 2011 34,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,622 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,635 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside foglamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,089 miles

Advise:- Nearside front tyre sidewall split (not to canvas)

Advise:- Nearside rear tyre sidewall split (not to canvas) and perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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HW53 FKH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HW53 FKH, 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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HW53 FKH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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