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AK03 DLJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,148 mi
Last recorded160,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 160,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to various brake pipes

o/s front and rear and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded under vehicle all over components

front discs weathered

Fail 12 May 2015 145,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 135,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,713 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is down to 2.5mm on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,610 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,291 miles

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

both front tyres are worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,170 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 DLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 AK03 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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