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HY53 ZRO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZRO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,065 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 91,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 84,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,975 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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HY53 ZRO 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 86.7%.

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 HY53 ZRO, 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 HY53 ZRO registered?

HY53 ZRO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HY53 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ZRO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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