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AK53 OHG

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,844 mi
Last recorded39,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 33,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,747 miles

Nearside Front Floor near mud flap corroded but not excessive.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,183 miles

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

Rear screen washers not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,931 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,505 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 OHG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

AK53 OHG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AK53 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OHG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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