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AP52 GWM

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,592 mi
Last recorded19,592 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GWM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 19,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 19,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,687 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 17,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 17,462 miles

Nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Oct 2018 17,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all tyres slightly cracked on inner walls near rim beads

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,748 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Oct 2016 16,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,084 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 13,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 11,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,897 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 5,508 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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AP52 GWM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP52 GWM, 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 AP52 GWM registered?

AP52 GWM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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