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OU53 UVT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,474 mi
Last recorded55,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,116 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,416 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,409 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,089 miles

N/S/R TYRE BADLY KERBED.O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN.SIZE IS 195/55VR15.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,089 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE BADLY KERBED.O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN.SIZE IS 195/55VR15.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,486 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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OU53 UVT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OU53 UVT, 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 OU53 UVT registered?

OU53 UVT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OU53 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 UVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU53 UVT have outstanding finance?

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