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AU53 ZJK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Lpg 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,829 mi
Last recorded177,829 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZJK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 177,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,784 miles

underbody corroded all over

Pass 18 Nov 2020 160,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 160,490 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 152,656 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,966 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 141,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 129,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,439 miles

Corrosion in several places underside

Front Backing plates corroded

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

Fuel pipe damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyres perished

Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,317 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion in several places underside

Front Backing plates corroded

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

Fuel pipe damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 104,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,050 miles

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 91,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,986 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,547 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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AU53 ZJK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU53 ZJK, 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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AU53 ZJK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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