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EX53 VJZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge and getting low on tread

Fail 1 Sep 2012 86,281 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge and getting low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,589 miles

Both cv gaitors starting to deteriorate

Engine running lumpy at idle

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle close to not meeting emmissions co standards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,589 miles

Both cv gaitors starting to deteriorate

Engine running lumpy at idle

Vehicle close to not meeting emmissions co standards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 23,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,529 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 VJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

EX53 VJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 VJZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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