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GJ53 BWH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,586 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,841 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,000 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,720 miles

Offside Front 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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GJ53 BWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ53 BWH, 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 GJ53 BWH registered?

GJ53 BWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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