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SB53 VMV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,404 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both abs rings (1.6 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front bpads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,630 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,326 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

floors/ chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front abs pickup rings rusty

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

front/ rear bumpers, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

radiator starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,230 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

floors/ chassis starting to rust

front abs pick up rings rusty

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear bumper, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

radiator starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,830 miles

radiator starting to corrode

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

floors/ chassis starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front abs sensor wire damaged

offside mirror glass small crack

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear washer jet not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 47,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear no plate det

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear no plate det

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,903 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,353 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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SB53 VMV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SB53 VMV, 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 SB53 VMV registered?

SB53 VMV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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