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AK53 OCZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front floor pan + rear sills have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,662 miles

Front both sides front underfloor has corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,442 miles

front underfloor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,772 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,776 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,314 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slight leak of gasses rear pipe

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,007 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

rear exhaust deteriated slight blow

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,422 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriated slight blow

Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriated slight blow

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,959 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,736 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,637 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 OCZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

AK53 OCZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OCZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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