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SH03 CUA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 CUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,580 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,178 miles

Nearside handbrake effort

Offside Front brake binding

Rear condition of rear number plate borderline

condition of rear suspension mountings borderline

corrosion on both front floors borderline

front brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,178 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside handbrake effort

Offside Front brake binding

Rear condition of rear number plate borderline

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

condition of rear suspension mountings borderline

corrosion on both front floors borderline

front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,368 miles

condition n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushs

corrosion both front floors and jacking points

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

condition n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushs

corrosion both front floors and jacking points

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 87,069 miles

fluctuation on o/s/f brake

rear number plate

sill cover fitted

colour both side repeators

condition of n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush

corrosion both front floors/ jacking points

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

Fail 28 May 2015 87,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

colour both side repeators

condition of n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush

corrosion both front floors/ jacking points

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

fluctuation on o/s/f brake

rear number plate

sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,722 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,739 miles

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

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

slight leak from power steering reservoir

Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,739 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight leak from power steering reservoir

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,597 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,950 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 51,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 24,926 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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SH03 CUA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH03 CUA, 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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SH03 CUA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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