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AK03 XXE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,080 mi
Last recorded51,080 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 51,080 miles

both front ABS rings are cracked

exhaust deteriorated

the n/s main brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,134 miles

floor pans corroded

front ABS rings fractured

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 37,060 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,692 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 XXE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

AK03 XXE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 XXE safe to buy?

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