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YR03 HKM

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,501 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES.

ADVISE CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON N,S,F AND O,S,F FLOOR PANS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS ON N,S,R AND O,S,R ALSO ON REAR FLOOR PANS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON UNDERSIDE OF BOTH FRONT ARCHES ALSO AT REAR OF VEHICLE ON UNDERSIDE. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 69,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES.

ADVISE CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON N,S,F AND O,S,F FLOOR PANS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS ON N,S,R AND O,S,R ALSO ON REAR FLOOR PANS.

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON UNDERSIDE OF BOTH FRONT ARCHES ALSO AT REAR OF VEHICLE ON UNDERSIDE. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 47,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,879 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 30,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

damage to front bumper

Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,099 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 7,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,107 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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YR03 HKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YR03 HKM, 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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YR03 HKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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