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AK53 OCU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,351 mi
Last recorded62,351 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,849 miles

all 4 tyres pesrishing on sidewalls

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,849 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all 4 tyres pesrishing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,076 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 OCU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

AK53 OCU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AK53 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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