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OY53 HPF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HPF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 88,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 88,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 78,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,772 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 74,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,092 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,682 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,682 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust joint corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,551 miles

exhaust centre joint heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

offside rear tyre wall perishing and cracking

outer sill covers fitted

small split to offside wiper blade

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,516 miles

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

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

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

advise tracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,516 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,281 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF & NSF brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,169 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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OY53 HPF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 HPF, 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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OY53 HPF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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