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AO53 ULX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ULX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,780 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,811 miles

all tyres perished, exhaust rear section corroded and blowing, nearside wiper split.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,258 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 ULX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

Is AO53 ULX safe to buy?

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