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RE53 FDL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 49,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,732 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 34,695 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak low ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,529 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edge but not measurable tread

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,661 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

hand brake travel

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge but not measurable tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

accident damage to o/s rear wing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2014 22,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

accident damage to o/s rear wing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,788 miles

gearbox slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 11,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,326 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,104 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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RE53 FDL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RE53 FDL, 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 RE53 FDL registered?

RE53 FDL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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