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MT53 MDV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,778 mi
Last recorded110,778 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 110,778 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,595 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,595 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,798 miles

front discs pitted in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,212 miles

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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MT53 MDV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT53 MDV, 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 MT53 MDV registered?

MT53 MDV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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