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NH03 HCP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 HCP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,039 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded at fuel cap

Fuel pipes corroded

Gear oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded at fuel cap

Fuel pipes corroded

Gear oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,174 miles

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

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

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,578 miles

engine management light on

floor corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

floor corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,459 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front abs ring cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front abs ring cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,167 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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NH03 HCP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NH03 HCP, 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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NH03 HCP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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