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AO53 AJY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,761 mi
Last recorded26,761 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AJY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,761 miles

All 4 tyres aged and perished

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,166 miles

Front and rear tyres aged and perished

Front brake pads worn low

Metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Front and rear tyres aged and perished

Front brake pads worn low

Metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,217 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres aged and perished

Nearside rear metal brake pipe degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 4 Sep 2015 24,206 miles

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

Expired tax disc on display

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres aged and perished

Nearside rear metal brake pipe degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,081 miles

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,756 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,852 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front metal brake pipes lightly rusted

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Exhaust front pipe flex hose degrading

Exhaust middle an d rear sections very rusty around joint areas

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,945 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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AO53 AJY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO53 AJY, 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 AO53 AJY registered?

AO53 AJY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AO53 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 AJY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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