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AO53 CBY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,337 mi
Last recorded55,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,133 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 CBY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

AO53 CBY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AO53 CBY safe to buy?

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