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OV53 OHE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,526 mi
Last recorded37,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2019 36,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2019 36,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 26% front imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension bushes and gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to body and suspension

Fail 22 Nov 2018 35,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to body and suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,243 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 34,243 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,735 miles

o/s/f floor and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 32,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f floor and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,962 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,859 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 23,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,442 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 19,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,949 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,060 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 OHE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OHE, 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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OV53 OHE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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