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AK53 EJD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EJD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,488 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,645 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 31,639 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake free travel near to maximum

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,860 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel.

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 EJD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK53 EJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 EJD registered?

AK53 EJD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is AK53 EJD safe to buy?

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