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AK53 OFH

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,231 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,432 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f brake is showing signs of being hot

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,575 miles

Both rear tyres are on 2mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mil light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,362 miles

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

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

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 OFH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFH, 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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AK53 OFH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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