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RD03 APY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 APY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,198 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,630 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,605 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 3 Aug 2009 33,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,231 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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RD03 APY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RD03 APY, 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 RD03 APY registered?

RD03 APY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RD03 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 APY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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