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RJ53 EBD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,917 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,330 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front tyre has a cut and perished

n/s/rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/front wiper leaves a slight smear

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,782 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 35,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,856 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 31,394 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,863 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 EBD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

RJ53 EBD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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