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MF53 HME

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HME
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front seat belt fraying

both front c.v boots cracking

fuel pipes corroding

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front c.v boots cracking

fuel pipes corroding

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,905 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,056 miles

both front c,v boots cracking

front brake pads over half worn

front coil springs corroding

o/s/f road wheel not an alloy

rear bumper damaged

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2006 25,649 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 HME is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MF53 HME, 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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MF53 HME is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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