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AF53 UYA

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,839 miles

Offside Front abs ring cracked

cooling system low

corrosion to metal

damage o/s/f & o/s/r doors

engine oil level low

n/s/r outer door handle loose

stone chip windscreen

windscreen washers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cooling system low

corrosion to metal

damage o/s/f & o/s/r doors

engine oil level low

n/s/r outer door handle loose

stone chip windscreen

windscreen washers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 86,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,520 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2010 43,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,412 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,412 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,189 miles

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

front windscreen wipers not fully effective

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,693 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,942 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 UYA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

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

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