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AF03 USZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,415 mi
Last recorded32,415 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 USZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,415 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 32,415 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,752 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been fully undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,295 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle surface corrosion on floors and inner sills

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,058 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 29,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front BRAKE STICKY

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,772 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,772 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

WATER LEAK HEATER VALVE

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 224,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 22,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,173 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,173 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,771 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 USZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 USZ, 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 AF03 USZ registered?

AF03 USZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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