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OV53 OHG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,946 mi
Last recorded28,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 28,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,912 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 27,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,130 miles

front tyre treads are low on edges

middle and rear exhausts corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,527 miles

cv boots slightly perished

front tyre treads are getting slightly low on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,095 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,769 miles

advise n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 16,948 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)

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

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

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,172 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2006 10,924 miles

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

advise all tyres slighty perished

advise front discs slighty worn

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,924 miles

advise all tyres slighty perished

advise front discs slighty worn

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

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 OHG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

OV53 OHG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OV53 OHG safe to buy?

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