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AF53 RDU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,105 miles

all rubber boots, bushes & covers deteriorating

rear tyres cracking

suspension, steering & braking componants corroding (not excesive or affecting strength)

underside body & chassis corroded (not excessive or affecting strength)

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rubber boots, bushes & covers deteriorating

all tyres slight cracking / perishing

suspension, steering & braking componants corroding (not excesive or affecting strength)

underside body & chassis corroded (not excessive or affecting strength)

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,441 miles

Both front outer c v gaiters showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side of vehicle - signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,022 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front floor pans corroding

underside of vehicle corroding but not considered excessive

Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,021 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans corroding

underside of vehicle corroding but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front floorpan corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,942 miles

Front floor plan corroded

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

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

Rear jacking points corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,394 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,394 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,420 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,767 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,180 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †rear tyres getting low †rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,875 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 RDU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RDU, 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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AF53 RDU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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