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HY03 NTA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NTA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant is low.

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,808 miles

Coolant level is low.

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

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

O/S door mirror is damaged.

O/S rear brake is binding.

Windscreen is cracked.

drivers wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,808 miles

Coolant level is low.

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S door mirror is damaged.

O/S rear brake is binding.

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

Windscreen is cracked.

drivers wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,786 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,574 miles

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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HY03 NTA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY03 NTA, 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 HY03 NTA registered?

HY03 NTA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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