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MK53 AUR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,274 mi
Last recorded25,274 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 AUR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 8 years old

Offside slight oil leak from driveshaft seal

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Note;- Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan region at rear of front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,845 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,373 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 14,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,975 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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MK53 AUR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK53 AUR, 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 MK53 AUR registered?

MK53 AUR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is MK53 AUR safe to buy?

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