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OE53 VWJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,012 miles

all tyres are very low tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres are very low tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,294 miles

1. Both rear tyres slightly deformed. 2. Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,052 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 48,052 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Oil level on minimum, topped-up. † †2. Coolant level low, strength checked, OK to -23C, level topped-up. † †3. Tyre pressures were all low (approx 20psi), inflated to 30psi.

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 VWJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE53 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

OE53 VWJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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