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PK53 MLX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,749 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,170 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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PK53 MLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PK53 MLX, 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

How do I check the history of PK53 MLX?

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What year was PK53 MLX registered?

PK53 MLX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is PK53 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 MLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK53 MLX have outstanding finance?

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