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AK53 ORW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ORW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear trailing arms cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,135 miles

both trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,316 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,316 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ORW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

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

Is AK53 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 ORW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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