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AJ52 APO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,830 mi
Last recorded37,830 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 APO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut in the tread but hard to see cords due to a stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre excessively cracked and exposed cords on the inner edge 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box chafing on OSR tyre

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs slightly lipped. Front pads starting to get low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut in the tread but hard to see cords due to a stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

SRS lamp illuminated during the test but went out

Pass 15 Nov 2024 31,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 26,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre section of exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside front sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust pipe corroded

offside front sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 8 May 2019 26,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre section of exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 26,897 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2018 26,897 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,888 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 26,868 miles

rear secction of exhaust corroded

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 7 May 2014 26,742 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 23,806 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 22,097 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 19,719 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)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 14 May 2008 13,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,649 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

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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AJ52 APO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ52 APO, 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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AJ52 APO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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