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EX53 PYG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,547 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 85,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,413 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD BADLY SPLIT 195/55/15H

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,677 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN 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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EX53 PYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX53 PYG, 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 EX53 PYG registered?

EX53 PYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EX53 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 PYG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 PYG have outstanding finance?

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