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RA53 VVN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,613 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,796 miles

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

offside front tyre worn,both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,615 miles

centre to rear exhaust system corroded at joint

nearside front and both sides rear tyres outer wall to tread cracked but not showing ply or cords

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,924 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VVN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VVN, 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 RA53 VVN registered?

RA53 VVN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RA53 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VVN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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