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AK53 UEC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 70,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 69,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 64,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 61,465 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,323 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,508 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 UEC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

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

Is AK53 UEC safe to buy?

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