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OE52 EFO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,097 mi
Last recorded78,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 EFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,097 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

previous repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres sidewall cracked.

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

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

eml on.

engine has oil leak.

general underbody corrosion.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

under guards fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres sidewall cracked.

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

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

eml on.

engine has oil leak.

general underbody corrosion.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

under guards fitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,762 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine light on at time of test

nearside front wiper torn at edge slight

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine light on at time of test

nearside front wiper torn at edge slight

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,058 miles

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

oil weeping from the oil filter

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,140 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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OE52 EFO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OE52 EFO, 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 OE52 EFO registered?

OE52 EFO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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