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OX53 DVB

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DVB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,589 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 109,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,125 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,720 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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OX53 DVB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OX53 DVB, 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 OX53 DVB registered?

OX53 DVB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is OX53 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 DVB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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