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AK53 EHY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,508 miles

surface corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 3 May 2017 73,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,754 miles

n/s pattern poor

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating badly

o/s/f door outer handle is loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,485 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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AK53 EHY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK53 EHY, 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 AK53 EHY registered?

AK53 EHY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AK53 EHY safe to buy?

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