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AF53 RJV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,493 mi
Last recorded52,493 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,493 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

under car rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

small cuts in n/s/r tyre and cracking

under car rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,240 miles

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

under car rusty and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,664 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,800 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under car and components geting rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner edge 2mm in testable area

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (1.6 - 2.0mm in testable area)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,024 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge

o/s/r tyre bald on edge and further wear cauld result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge

o/s/r tyre bald on edge and further wear cauld result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,835 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2 mm on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge,2 mm wear testable

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,611 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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AF53 RJV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 AF53 RJV, 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 AF53 RJV registered?

AF53 RJV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 RJV 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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