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SD53 RBO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 RBO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 147,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met. :- 17%

Pass 5 Jan 2015 135,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill gaurds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,828 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,233 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,651 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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SD53 RBO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD53 RBO, 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 SD53 RBO registered?

SD53 RBO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SD53 RBO safe to buy?

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