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PE53 WLN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,306 mi
Last recorded85,306 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WLN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,356 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,661 miles

4x tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,242 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

incorrect bulb fitted to offside rear position lamp

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,199 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,073 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 WLN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

PE53 WLN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PE53 WLN safe to buy?

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