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AK53 UDY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,230 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,715 miles

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

Rear lap belt missing

Pass 13 May 2010 26,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 22,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre 2mm!!!

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,526 miles

nearside front tyre poor

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 UDY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

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

Is AK53 UDY safe to buy?

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