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AO53 UMK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UMK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,918 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor, near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front abs target ring cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,319 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 UMK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

AO53 UMK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is AO53 UMK safe to buy?

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