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PE53 EPN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,718 mi
Last recorded121,718 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,718 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 121,718 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,652 miles

o/s and n/s front floors getting corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,046 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,925 miles

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

N/S FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,538 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)

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,424 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,315 miles

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

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

rear nearside and offside tyres have surface crackes on them.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,180 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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PE53 EPN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE53 EPN, 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 PE53 EPN registered?

PE53 EPN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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