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AU03 RUY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,504 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,855 miles

'SRS' warning light on

Exhaust corroded badly - suspect short life

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,003 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,315 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,295 miles

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

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

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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AU03 RUY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU03 RUY, 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 AU03 RUY registered?

AU03 RUY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AU03 RUY safe to buy?

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