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EX53 PXT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,236 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,236 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,615 miles

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

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

damage to o/s front wing no sharp edges

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

rear wiper u/s

Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s front wing no sharp edges

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper u/s

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,542 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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EX53 PXT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX53 PXT, 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 EX53 PXT registered?

EX53 PXT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 PXT safe to buy?

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