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HY03 WVK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 WVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,533 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn inside tread

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre sligtly worn inside tread

Fail 24 Jan 2014 75,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,162 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,145 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)

Offside front tyre has cut in tread.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,126 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 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)

Offside front tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,642 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 22,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,579 miles

Slight play in the off side front wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 15,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 WVK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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