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OE52 HJK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 HJK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 123,230 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under side rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2019 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under side rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch by wishbone arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking on seam (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet will not close on main catch

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,840 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,840 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,357 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,178 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,339 miles

noise from n/s/f suspension strut top area on lock to lock check- advise to further investigate

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,194 miles

Nearside Front 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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OE52 HJK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OE52 HJK, 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 OE52 HJK registered?

OE52 HJK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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