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AV53 CEX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CEX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 96,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight abs fault rear brakes on roller brake test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,729 miles

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

slight abs fault rear brakes on roller brake test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,587 miles

Child seat fitted NSR. Unable to fully check adult seat belt

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted NSR. Unable to fully check adult seat belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,918 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

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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AV53 CEX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 CEX, 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 AV53 CEX registered?

AV53 CEX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 CEX safe to buy?

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