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GJ53 DHC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,503 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner wheel arches repair and corrosion present

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2025 48,501 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs worn

front inner wheel arches repair and corrosion present

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,195 miles

BOTH front coil springs corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILLS & FLOOR PAN SEEMS CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

baffles in centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2024 45,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after rear join corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH front coil springs corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILLS & FLOOR PAN SEEMS CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

baffles in centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

nearside & offside front floor pan seals corroding underside

rear number plate fading

Fail 9 Oct 2023 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

nearside & offside front floor pan seals corroding underside

rear number plate fading

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 34,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,794 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 30,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 23,525 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,667 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 16,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 14,927 miles

washers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2016 149,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

washers poor

Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,677 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 14,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,362 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 13,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,400 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 13,400 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)

centre exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,790 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,193 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,522 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/14

Fail 7 Nov 2008 10,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,592 miles

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,164 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 DHC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GJ53 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

GJ53 DHC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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