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HY03 NWW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,153 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 126,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 117,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front outer floors corroded around drain plugs.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 20 May 2013 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front outer floors corroded around drain plugs.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,065 miles

Engine light on indicating a fault

Rear beam bushe,s slightly deterioratd

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,692 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,970 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Tread Edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Wing & Bumper Damage. Front Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working. Tailgate Stays Faulty.

Oil Leak @ Cam Cover/Timing Belt Areas.

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Tread Edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Wing & Bumper Damage. Front Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working. Tailgate Stays Faulty.

Oil Leak @ Cam Cover/Timing Belt Areas.

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,919 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s washer poor.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,919 miles

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

n/s washer poor.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,898 miles

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

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

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

Power Steering Drive Belt Badly Perished, Gearbox Leaking Oil @ Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,298 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 NWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY03 NWW, 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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HY03 NWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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