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AK03 XXL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,712 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rear rusty at joint

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,997 miles

N/S/F ,O/S/F and O/s/r tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,978 miles

Strong advise nearside front,offside front and offside rear tyres all perished

Washers poor

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Strong advise nearside front, offside front, offside rear tyres all perished.

Washers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 64,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 61,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 60,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 XXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

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

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