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AF03 URS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 URS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 96,698 miles

Air Bag Light Intermittent But Not Illuminated At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Side Wall In Two Places But No Cords Exposed

Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits On Inner Wall But No Cords Exposed

SRS Warning Lamp Intermittent But Not Illuminated At time Of Test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Side Wall In Two Places But No Cords Exposed

Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits On Inner Wall But No Cords Exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 47,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,191 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,191 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 URS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF03 URS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 URS registered?

AF03 URS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AF03 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 URS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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