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RY03 AZA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,677 mi
Last recorded122,677 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,677 miles

both front tyres very near wear limit on inner edges

corrosion starting on both front underfloors

front heatshield broken

slight wear in offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,677 miles

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

both front tyres very near wear limit on inner edges

corrosion starting on both front underfloors

front heatshield broken

slight wear in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,923 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion both outer floors

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion both outer floors

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2011 105,190 miles

rear number plate deteriorated near limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,285 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

offside front ABS ring rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,327 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

front brake pads nearing wear limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,272 miles

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,830 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,609 miles

Engine oil leak †Engine management light staying on

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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RY03 AZA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY03 AZA, 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 RY03 AZA registered?

RY03 AZA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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