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OE53 EKU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,876 mi
Last recorded72,876 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,974 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 20,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OE53 EKU 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 86.7%.

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 OE53 EKU, 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 OE53 EKU registered?

OE53 EKU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is OE53 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 EKU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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