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AO53 UMU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,988 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,988 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,829 miles

tyres have stone cuts to treads

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,829 miles

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

tyres have stone cuts to treads

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,617 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

AO53 UMU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is AO53 UMU safe to buy?

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