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OU53 VBK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,544 mi
Last recorded73,544 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,544 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,473 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner side of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,677 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,766 miles

both front foot wells have slight corrotion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,565 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 VBK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

OU53 VBK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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