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AF53 RCX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,053 mi
Last recorded109,053 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,053 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,577 miles

rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( both sides )

Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,172 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,571 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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AF53 RCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF53 RCX, 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 AF53 RCX registered?

AF53 RCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 RCX safe to buy?

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