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AO53 UNK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UNK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,966 miles

both rear tyres low tread

various corrosion to underside

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s cv boot cracking

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,760 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s cv boot cracking

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,916 miles

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

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 UNK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

AO53 UNK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is AO53 UNK safe to buy?

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