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HY03 PZN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PZN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,550 miles

slight deterioration to both rear, large suspension arm bushes

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,011 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,676 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,661 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,243 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,946 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

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

Power steering pump drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,718 miles

both sides rear tyres perished in tread.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear tyres perished in tread.

long travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,231 miles

front tyres low on edges

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 PZN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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