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AP52 GXF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,529 mi
Last recorded63,529 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,529 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface on offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,448 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,048 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,431 miles

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

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 GXF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 GXF registered?

AP52 GXF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AP52 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 GXF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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