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AF53 UXG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,448 mi
Last recorded99,448 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 99,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount near flexi corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount near flexi corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 99,023 miles

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

Front Exhaust hanger detached

General Corrosion to Underbody, None considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 91,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,004 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,637 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,225 miles

hand brake slightly high

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,681 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 UXG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 UXG, 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 AF53 UXG registered?

AF53 UXG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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