MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front bumper insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
srs lamp on
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bonnet badly damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from oil filter
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet is damaged but is secure
engine under sheild is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet is damaged but is secure
engine under sheild is insecure
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Some imbalance on front brakes 24%
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 VCD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 MK53 VCD, 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 VCD registered?
MK53 VCD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is MK53 VCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK53 VCD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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