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AK03 DLZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,475 miles

Nearside 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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AK03 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DLZ, 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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What year was AK03 DLZ registered?

AK03 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AK03 DLZ safe to buy?

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