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AF03 VKS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,848 mi
Last recorded69,848 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise o/s/f caliper and inner wheel arch contaminated with grease

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s front caliper and inner wheel contaminated with grease

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,586 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 60,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,310 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 2 Nov 2010 56,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre under inflated

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,298 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre under inflated

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,439 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 VKS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

AF03 VKS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AF03 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VKS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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