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PX53 UEL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,022 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly in tread

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2018 134,022 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly in tread

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,014 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front tyres wearing inner

Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,423 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,571 miles

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Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,814 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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PX53 UEL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX53 UEL, 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 PX53 UEL registered?

PX53 UEL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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