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GJ53 DBV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,788 mi
Last recorded50,788 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,788 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,048 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,495 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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GJ53 DBV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DBV, 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 GJ53 DBV registered?

GJ53 DBV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 DBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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