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OY03 AAF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,831 mi
Last recorded34,831 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 AAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 34,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 34,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 34,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 34,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 34,796 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 34,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 34,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 34,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 33,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 29,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,598 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 11,598 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,085 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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OY03 AAF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OY03 AAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY03 AAF registered?

OY03 AAF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is OY03 AAF safe to buy?

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