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RN53 RNV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,031 mi
Last recorded43,031 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 RNV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,031 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake effort met at 17%

parking brake travel

Fail 16 Aug 2019 42,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake effort met at 17%

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,750 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 41,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing sidewalls

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,381 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Perishing

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Perishing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,365 miles

Both F/Outer CV-Boots Perished.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,365 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both F/Outer CV-Boots Perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,286 miles

rear tyres low.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,275 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,847 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 RNV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

RN53 RNV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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