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AF03 URD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 URD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,424 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,587 miles

Exhaust rubbing on o/s/r tyre when jacked up

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,587 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust rubbing on o/s/r tyre when jacked up

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,301 miles

Exhaust Lighty rubs on exhaust when rear suspension hangs free

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,274 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,274 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,009 miles

unable to see inner pads †rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,299 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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AF03 URD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF03 URD, 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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AF03 URD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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