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PX53 WEV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,090 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,667 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,926 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,926 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,256 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

front brake pads been very hot

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,275 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 59,275 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 52,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 32,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,661 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 14,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,571 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 WEV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green 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 WEV, 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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PX53 WEV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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