MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet catch partially siezed and not holding bonnet closed at nearside
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet catch partially siezed and not holding bonnet closed at nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light staying on
offside front abs ring cracked
offside front wiper blade torn at edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD53 RFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?
SD53 RFJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 October 2003.
Is SD53 RFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD53 RFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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