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AK03 DKY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,306 miles

Front both front discs pitted

all coil springs corrroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,158 miles

front floor corroding

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking to side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,203 miles

damage to windcreeen outside swept area

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front c.v gaitor deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge/ perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,737 miles

centre and rear exhaust badly deteriorated/ minor leak of gases

coolant low

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,049 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,929 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,578 miles

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

rear of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 21,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,496 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,882 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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AK03 DKY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK03 DKY, 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 AK03 DKY registered?

AK03 DKY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AK03 DKY safe to buy?

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