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SC52 HZP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,528 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,767 miles

Advise n/s/r + o/s inner rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r + o/s inner rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 40,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,624 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to show signs of wear

nearside front abs/speedo pick up ring split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,624 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to show signs of wear

nearside front abs/speedo pick up ring split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,309 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,181 miles

nearside front driveshaft abs ring broken but not effecting abs system

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,400 miles

abs pick up ring on offside front driveshaft split

small repaired chip on passenger side of windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,824 miles

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

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

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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SC52 HZP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC52 HZP, 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 SC52 HZP registered?

SC52 HZP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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