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ML53 EEG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,821 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,454 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' WindScreen has chip it is just off 40mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Accident damage to side of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2017 125,454 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' WindScreen has chip it is just off 40mm (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Accident damage to side of vehicle

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,163 miles

Front Slight corrosion on floor area

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,163 miles

Front Slight corrosion on floor area

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,442 miles

Wiper blade at rear split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Washers at front poor spray pattern

Fail 13 Nov 2014 95,442 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Washers at front poor spray pattern

Wiper blade at rear split

Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Wheel binding 1 n/s/f slight 2 o/s/f binding (ADVISE TO HAVE INVESTIGATED)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,385 miles

Wheel binding 1 n/s/f slight 2 o/s/f binding (ADVISE TO HAVE INVESTIGATED)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,656 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,093 miles

Nearside 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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ML53 EEG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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