MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f abs wheel speed sensor ring snapped ,this defect will effect the opersation of the abs braking system ,advise repair ASAP
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f abs wheel speed sensor ring snapped ,this defect will effect the opersation of the abs braking system ,advise repair ASAP
Battery insecure
Nearside Front 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)
o/s wheel speed sensor ring snapped ,this defect will effect the operation of the abs braking system ,advise repair
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front 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)
o/s wheel speed sensor ring snapped ,this defect will effect the operation of the abs braking system ,advise repair
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 CUX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 SG53 CUX, 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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SG53 CUX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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