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AF03 USU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 USU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,040 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

floor pan corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

front subframe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

floor pan corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 68,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front floors rusty

Front sub frame rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside horn button inoperative

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,233 miles

all exhaust flanges in poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe and ferrules poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,188 miles

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

all exhaust flanges in poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe and ferrules poor condition

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,325 miles

front floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,422 miles

Advanced corrosion in both front outriggers & chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,792 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front floor pan starting to corrode

rear swinging arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,785 miles

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight gear oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,996 miles

advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

advise o/s/r tyre worn uneavenly

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 USU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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