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CE53 MXU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,532 mi
Last recorded65,532 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 55,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 53,746 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,037 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,471 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 48,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested, due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,847 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,612 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 16,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,711 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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CE53 MXU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CE53 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

CE53 MXU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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