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DE53 WVK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,494 mi
Last recorded71,494 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,494 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear seat belts not checked due too rear of car full of rubbish

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear seat belts not checked due too rear of car full of rubbish

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,499 miles

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

ns mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ns mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s mirror glass craccked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,709 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s mirror glass craccked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,795 miles

nearside front seatbelt clasp deteriorated but still functioning

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 25,992 miles

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

crack in nearside wing mirror glass

nearside front seatbelt clasp incomplete but working

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,601 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE53 WVK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE53 WVK, 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 DE53 WVK registered?

DE53 WVK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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