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AO53 UMF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,133 mi
Last recorded63,133 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,133 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 63,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,343 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UMF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 UMF registered?

AO53 UMF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AO53 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 UMF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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