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MK53 ASV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 ASV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front floor light corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front floor light corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,482 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,501 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f backing plate corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f backing plate corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flex joint poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flex joint poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,099 miles

CORROSSION TO FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS N/S AND O/S

IDLING SPEED...CHECK

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WEAR TO RADIATOR

Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

CORROSSION TO FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS N/S AND O/S

IDLING SPEED...CHECK

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WEAR TO RADIATOR

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,412 miles

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly cracking

offside front abs ring cracked

offside rear trailing arm bush cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,690 miles

wiper blades worn

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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MK53 ASV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK53 ASV, 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 MK53 ASV registered?

MK53 ASV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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