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GJ53 EWK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 99,130 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,231 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,009 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,003 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,398 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,398 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,107 miles

Corrosion to front jacking points

Exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,878 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,874 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,468 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,468 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,644 miles

both front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 7 Jan 2010 57,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,382 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,962 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 32,962 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,679 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,679 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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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