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PN53 REU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 REU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,993 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,985 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 24 May 2016 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 May 2015 79,310 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper scratch in screen

Fail 21 May 2015 79,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

wiper scratch in screen

Pass 23 May 2014 67,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,773 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen washer pump getting weak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,773 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen washer pump getting weak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,199 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pad's 65% worn

front exhaust flexi-joint weak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,199 miles

front brake pad's 65% worn

front exhaust flexi-joint weak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,326 miles

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

Washer's weak on the windscreen,

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,904 miles

tracking check

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,710 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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PN53 REU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN53 REU, 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 PN53 REU registered?

PN53 REU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PN53 REU safe to buy?

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