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MF53 HMD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,793 mi
Last recorded53,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HMD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,793 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 53,793 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,775 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,333 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,387 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,283 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,786 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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MF53 HMD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF53 HMD, 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 MF53 HMD registered?

MF53 HMD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is MF53 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 HMD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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