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EX53 VKB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,962 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR PILLAR

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

SMALL CUT TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE(OUTER WALL)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VKB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

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

Is EX53 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VKB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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