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ExpiredMileage
99,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both side. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side. (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side. (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are corroded from the servo to under the vehicle . (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are corroded from the servo to under the vehicle . (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Corrosion to front jacking points both nearside & offside
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion to front jacking points both nearside & offside
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion to front jacking points
Exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)
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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front and rear number plates deteriating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front and rear number plates deteriating
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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GJ53 EWK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 EWK, 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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GJ53 EWK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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