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OV53 OHH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 103,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,511 miles

Damaged brake servo vacuum pipe.

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded front lower jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 100,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant bottle empty

Damaged brake servo vacuum pipe.

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded front lower jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,556 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,582 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 OHH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV53 OHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 OHH registered?

OV53 OHH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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