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RF53 OGV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,597 mi
Last recorded58,597 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,597 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil filter very rusty.

Fail 25 May 2017 55,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filter very rusty.

Pass 27 May 2016 53,944 miles

o/s/f tyre worn near to min limit/perished. cv boot deteriorated. rear brakes binding.

rear supension bushes perished

Fail 27 May 2016 53,944 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn near to min limit/perished. cv boot deteriorated. rear brakes binding.

rear supension bushes perished

Pass 29 May 2015 52,713 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre wall perished,osf.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,071 miles

offside rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the S.R.S lamp is on

the front brake disc,s look worn

the rear brakes are noisy

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the S.R.S lamp is on

the front brake disc,s look worn

the rear brakes are noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,231 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,256 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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RF53 OGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF53 OGV, 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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RF53 OGV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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