MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front ball joint nut locking device missing
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 HSU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SH53 HSU, 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 SH53 HSU registered?
SH53 HSU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is SH53 HSU safe to buy?
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