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AK03 DLD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DLD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 80,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,333 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,129 miles

both front brakes binding slightly and pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,617 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,534 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front back plate corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front back plate corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,808 miles

o/s/front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

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 DLD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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