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SH53 HSU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 75,415 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 65,685 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,495 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,774 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,963 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 55,953 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,096 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,360 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,965 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,593 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,755 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 23,755 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,800 miles

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.

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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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.

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