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RY53 ABO

2003 Rover 45

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,165 mi
Last recorded158,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 ABO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 158,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 150,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 141,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,976 miles

Front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,510 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 92,508 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,969 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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RY53 ABO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RY53 ABO, 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 RY53 ABO registered?

RY53 ABO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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