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PN53 RGX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,144 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,479 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,479 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,777 miles

bonnet catch on the nearside will not lock into position but the bonnet is still secure

Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

bonnet catch on the nearside will not lock into position but the bonnet is still secure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,314 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,077 miles

offside front tyre split

Fail 26 Sep 2007 55,066 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 RGX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN53 RGX, 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

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What year was PN53 RGX registered?

PN53 RGX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 RGX safe to buy?

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