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RN53 CVD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CVD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 51,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 57,377 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 35,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 31,995 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 29,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,522 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 26,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,021 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 11,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,980 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 7,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,536 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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RN53 CVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN53 CVD, 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 RN53 CVD registered?

RN53 CVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is RN53 CVD safe to buy?

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