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PY53 AEW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,841 mi
Last recorded60,841 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AEW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 60,841 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust corroded badly

corrosion on both sides front and rear suspension arms

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

foot brake travel near limit

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 52,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,923 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,609 miles

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

nearside a b s ring cracked

sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,609 miles

nearside a b s ring cracked

sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,151 miles

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

sill covers fitted can not inspect

Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,151 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,376 miles

sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,639 miles

sill covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,782 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted can not inspect

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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PY53 AEW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 PY53 AEW, 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 PY53 AEW registered?

PY53 AEW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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