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RF53 OGW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,941 mi
Last recorded121,941 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OGW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 121,941 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,126 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,126 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 113,419 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,634 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 102,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 95,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 87,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres under inflated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres under inflated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 36,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,981 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 OGW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OGW, 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 RF53 OGW registered?

RF53 OGW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RF53 OGW safe to buy?

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