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MJ53 OSW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 OSW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,499 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front floors under car has slight corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,357 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,641 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 66,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,925 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)

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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MJ53 OSW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ53 OSW, 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 MJ53 OSW registered?

MJ53 OSW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is MJ53 OSW safe to buy?

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