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RA53 AEC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AEC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,821 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Number Plate Stained

Slight Binding On Both Rear Brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,828 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension leading arms bushes perished n/s + o/s.

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension leading arms bushes perished n/s + o/s.

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,732 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 91,731 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing

Both Rear Suspensiuon Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Outer Door Handle Not Working

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,914 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,481 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front washers poor

front wipers smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,081 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,570 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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RA53 AEC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA53 AEC, 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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RA53 AEC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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