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RA53 ORW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ORW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,853 miles

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Off side anti roll front drop link split

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,853 miles

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side anti roll front drop link split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,910 miles

tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,251 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,352 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 ORW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA53 ORW registered?

RA53 ORW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is RA53 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 ORW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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