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CE53 YCD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YCD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,504 miles

off side rear tyre wearing uneven

different size tyres front to rear

near side front tyre wearing thin

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

smell of fuel from fuel filler but no obvious leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 105,390 miles

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

different size tyres front to rear

near side front tyre wearing thin

off side rear tyre wearing uneven

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

smell of fuel from fuel filler but no obvious leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,064 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,426 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,628 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,909 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,909 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearin g on inner edge

play in n/s/r shock

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,876 miles

slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2007 43,876 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,921 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

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 YCD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE53 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 YCD registered?

CE53 YCD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YCD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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