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AF03 VKL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,026 miles

air bag fault light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag fault light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,987 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,041 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 26,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,096 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 VKL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

AF03 VKL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VKL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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