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PX53 YOE

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YOE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,228 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,111 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn badly on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,109 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front door damaged around door handle but no sharp edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn badly on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,228 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,454 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,336 miles

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

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

rear number plate becoming corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YOE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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