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AO53 MHU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,707 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 58,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre lap belt missing at time of test; buckle present

washers weak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre lap belt missing at time of test; buckle present

washers weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,000 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,716 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 MHU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

AO53 MHU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 MHU safe to buy?

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