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AF53 UYX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,718 mi
Last recorded115,718 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UYX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of floor outer skin corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of floor outer skin corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 109,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,877 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 85,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,374 miles

n/s/r wheel arch area signs of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,349 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch area signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,701 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 49,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 UYX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UYX, 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

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What year was AF53 UYX registered?

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

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