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RA03 HZY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HZY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 55,519 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake rusty all round

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 52,786 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))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2023 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,000 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,095 miles

Nearside Wiper slightly smeary

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,343 miles

Exhaust system corroded, not blowing yet

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,638 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing at present

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,689 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,666 miles

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,634 miles

Exhaust has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,528 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres approaching limit

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,851 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 HZY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

RA03 HZY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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