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CE53 DDN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DDN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,890 miles

n/s/r brake dragging

Fail 13 Nov 2018 73,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r brake dragging

Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,181 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,216 miles

o/s/f brake binding n/s/f brake pad getting low front brake disc's lipped

Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake binding n/s/f brake pad getting low front brake disc's lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,054 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 28,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,258 miles

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

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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CE53 DDN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CE53 DDN, 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 CE53 DDN registered?

CE53 DDN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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