MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
n/s wiper blade deteriorated
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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