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AO53 ALU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ALU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,337 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

General corrosion

Slight damage Nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,700 miles

Chip in windscreen

N/s rear tyre close to limit wear on edges

O/s rear tyre worn on edge

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,953 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,076 miles

n/s side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion underside

rear tyre wear on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,272 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,813 miles

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,169 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,476 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on limit

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,483 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 ALU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

Is AO53 ALU safe to buy?

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