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OE52 ENU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ENU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,562 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,632 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,971 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,196 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 67,193 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,339 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,458 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 28,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,264 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,499 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 23,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,275 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 ENU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE52 ENU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 ENU registered?

OE52 ENU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is OE52 ENU safe to buy?

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