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OE53 AUM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 AUM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,556 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken and outer skin corroded

front body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear box and front pipe flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

plastic cover over sills n/s & o/s

Fail 1 Dec 2018 70,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear box and front pipe flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

plastic cover over sills n/s & o/s

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,459 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,440 miles

side sills fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the n/s/f wiper blade is loose

Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,124 miles

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,189 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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OE53 AUM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OE53 AUM, 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 OE53 AUM registered?

OE53 AUM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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