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AO53 UMT

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UMT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,306 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both rears inner sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front floor corroded on both sides

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,828 miles

EML on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,566 miles

Catalyst support bracket broken

Exhaust front pipe flex section degrading

Front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen washer system requires a clean out

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,077 miles

Clutch pedal rubber badly worn

Exhaust system rusty and is blowing slightly around the middle section hanger bracket

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Rear trailing arm to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,383 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both outewr CV boots perished

Both rear flex hose ferrules rusted

Clutch pedal rubber worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear number plate degrading

Slight play within the offside track rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,364 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

pas pump drive belt cracked

sign of oil at gearbox selector shaft seal

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,825 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 UMT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UMT, 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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AO53 UMT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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