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RJ53 DZN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DZN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,993 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,070 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,412 miles

both rear shockers slight misting

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,004 miles

Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing

Offside rear Tyre 3mm And Has Screw In Tread (Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front n/s tyre worn close to wear indicators(2mm)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,083 miles

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Exhaust Rusting

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,755 miles

Rear EXhaust Silencer Rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,227 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on limit on outer edges

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,983 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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RJ53 DZN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 RJ53 DZN, 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 RJ53 DZN registered?

RJ53 DZN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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