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RA03 HZL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,180 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat o/s/r

plastic covers on sills

rad in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat o/s/r

plastic covers on sills

rad in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,193 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 46,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,582 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,162 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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RA03 HZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA03 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

RA03 HZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RA03 HZL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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