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RL52 URA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 URA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,606 miles

air bag light on.

exhaust system deteriorating

light cracking to nearside and offside front and rear tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,798 miles

all tyres slightly cracked on side walls

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,798 miles

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)

all tyres slightly cracked on side walls

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,819 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,099 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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RL52 URA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 URA, 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

How do I check the history of RL52 URA?

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What year was RL52 URA registered?

RL52 URA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is RL52 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 URA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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