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HT53 OAL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OAL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,094 miles

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

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

rear tyres different widths on the same axle, within size tolerance

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,126 miles

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

drivers outer door handle loose but still opens door

Fail 16 Oct 2010 68,123 miles

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

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

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

drivers outer door handle loose but still opens door

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,612 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,234 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,234 miles

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

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

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

O./S/REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HT53 OAL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT53 OAL, 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 HT53 OAL registered?

HT53 OAL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HT53 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 OAL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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