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ML53 CVN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,827 mi
Last recorded92,827 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan/jacking point area/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi outer braiding split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan/jacking point area/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main/centre bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main/centre bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe fitting broken (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,266 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,255 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,168 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,646 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,635 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,472 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,104 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

unableto fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ML53 CVN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML53 CVN, 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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ML53 CVN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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