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RJ53 DZZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DZZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,202 miles

Both Front Floor PAns Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Trailin Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,049 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,828 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape and wearing low on outer edge.

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 DZZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

RJ53 DZZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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