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AV53 USL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,275 mi
Last recorded36,275 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 USL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,275 miles

Vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2021 36,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll-bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres becoming low on tread

General under body corrosion

Nearside and offside rear floors corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll-bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,053 miles

Front and rear suspension generally corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Cracked but still tight on shaft (1.6 (c))

Under body generally corroded in places

wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front abs ring cracked

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

suspension components showing deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front abs ring cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension components showing signs of deterioration

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,345 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exshaust system deteriorating

sum suspension components showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f abs ring on drive-shaft broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Fail 14 Oct 2010 20,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres showing small cuts in treads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor pan showing signs of corrosion around seams

front wiper blades starting to smear

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing front screen

Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,775 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to separate

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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AV53 USL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 USL, 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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AV53 USL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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