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RA03 HZF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,213 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside floor pan/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 78,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 May 2019 77,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 75,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust section showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 May 2017 72,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,747 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 63,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,389 miles

Backing lifting on front/rear number plates.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight wear on brake discs.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 53,639 miles

Backing on front/rear number plates lifting.

Damage to f/o/s wing.

Fail 17 May 2013 53,639 miles

Backing on front/rear number plates lifting.

Damage to f/o/s wing.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,462 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. Wear on brake discs.

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

Fail 14 May 2012 49,462 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. Wear on brake discs.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 44,551 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 41,219 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 13 May 2010 41,219 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 36,933 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 30,871 miles

off side front shock damp

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,879 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)

Nearside 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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RA03 HZF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 RA03 HZF, 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 RA03 HZF registered?

RA03 HZF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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