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AF53 WPN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,629 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,952 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,061 miles

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

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

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 WPN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

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

Is AF53 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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