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CE03 DPN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,260 miles

Engine MIL light stays on

Oil deposit around power steering reservoir area

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine MIL light stays on

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil deposit around power steering reservoir area

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,786 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,218 miles

Catalytic converter rattling.

Nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arms front mounting bushes delaminated but not resulting in excessive movement of any components.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,926 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Offside front wheel binding.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,377 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and getting close to maximum legal limit of wear.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 12,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE03 DPN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE03 DPN, 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 CE03 DPN registered?

CE03 DPN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is CE03 DPN safe to buy?

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