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OU53 HTN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,862 mi
Last recorded33,862 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HTN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,862 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,981 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,608 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,070 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,025 miles

Offside Front 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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OU53 HTN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU53 HTN, 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

How do I check the history of OU53 HTN?

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What year was OU53 HTN registered?

OU53 HTN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is OU53 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 HTN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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