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AF03 VKM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 89,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S slow application (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 80,224 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 72,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,770 miles

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

gear box has a oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,392 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,392 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,921 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 VKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

AF03 VKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AF03 VKM safe to buy?

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