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MC53 EHN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,738 miles

both front floors croodid

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MC53 EHN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MC53 EHN, 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 MC53 EHN registered?

MC53 EHN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is MC53 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 EHN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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