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ML53 EDO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,475 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

Exhaust flexy deterioated

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

Underbody starting to corrode

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,475 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

Exhaust flexy deterioated

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

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

Underbody starting to corrode

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery slightly insecure

both cv boots starting to deteriorate

both front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to rear

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight oil leaks

stonechips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,800 miles

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

handbrake high still has a reserve

Fail 22 Jun 2012 53,673 miles

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

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

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

handbrake high still has a reserve

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 43,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,705 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,705 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear 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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ML53 EDO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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