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AK03 XXJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,622 mi
Last recorded53,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 51,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 39,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS warning showing on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,124 miles

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

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)

SRS warning showing on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,996 miles

Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,575 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 17,165 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 2 Apr 2007 13,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,113 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 XXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

Is AK03 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 XXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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