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AO53 AMX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside rear section ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the off side rear flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside rear section ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the off side rear flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,045 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres are perished/cracked on the inner & outer shoulders & within the tread.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear section of fuel pipe is corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,210 miles

Nearside front tyre has low tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,392 miles

Both front outer cv boots are loose but do not allow ingress of dirt

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan corrded,not YET to excess (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Both front outer cv boots are loose but do not allow ingress of dirt

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan corrded,not YET to excess (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting,s split

Pass 25 Aug 2012 69,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 32,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,863 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 AMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AMX, 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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AO53 AMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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