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AF53 RFL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,297 mi
Last recorded92,297 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 92,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,641 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,480 miles

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

front exhaust flex worn and corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,041 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,507 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s c/v gaitor weeping grease

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,067 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust blowing

trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,299 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,494 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

unable to see inner pads

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 RFL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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