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LD03 HFZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 HFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,048 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under passenger door in the bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver door cannot open from inside

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,748 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 92,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,440 miles

Drivers inner door handle broken but just meets requirements

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 92,436 miles

Emissions not tested Engine in unsafe condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drivers inner door handle broken but just meets requirements

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,876 miles

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

front exhaust flex outer worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,736 miles

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

front exhaust flex outer worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on about 3mm.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

front exhaust shield loose.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,706 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre on about 3mm.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

front exhaust shield loose.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,674 miles

Nearside Front some rust on inner sill.

front exhaust flex outer damaged.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front some rust on inner sill.

front exhaust flex outer damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,005 miles

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

advise 2 track.

front brake pads geting low.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front c.v boot starting to crack.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,005 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise 2 track.

front brake pads geting low.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front c.v boot starting to crack.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,602 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,239 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,375 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,002 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,565 miles

windscreen damaged o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,013 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,985 miles

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

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

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

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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LD03 HFZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LD03 HFZ, 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 LD03 HFZ registered?

LD03 HFZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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