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PE53 RLZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,521 mi
Last recorded83,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,892 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in it

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,185 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,339 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,816 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 54,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,129 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)

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 RLZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE53 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

PE53 RLZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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