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OV53 OGP

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,165 mi
Last recorded45,165 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OGP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,165 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,299 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres getting low tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads low

rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,203 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 14,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,776 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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OV53 OGP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV53 OGP, 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 OV53 OGP registered?

OV53 OGP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is OV53 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 OGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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