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AP53 EWB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 56,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends/covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded/week ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front flex insecure / heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front hanging low (catalyst converter) (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends/covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded/week ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,992 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,447 miles

exhaust system and flexi deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

wipers very slightly smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 41,325 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 41,325 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle partly detached (6.2.B.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,607 miles

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

front fleix slightly week

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,923 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 33,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,993 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 17,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,177 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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AP53 EWB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP53 EWB, 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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AP53 EWB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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