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EX53 PYD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PYD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,868 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,192 miles

tyres are getting rounded on outer edges. OK at time of test.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,807 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,916 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 PYD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

EX53 PYD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 PYD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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