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GK53 YXE

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,358 miles

Offside wiper blade is damaged.

offside mirrorglass is not fully secure.

one hanger at the rearmost silencer is broken.

slight binding at offside front brake.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,193 miles

Nearside Rear is showin signs of deterioration (perishing) on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of deteriorating (perishing)on sidewalls

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,778 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general wear on suspension bushes etc

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,713 miles

Both front tyres cracking. (195 55 15)

No towbar electrical socket fitted.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,479 miles

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

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

uneven tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,733 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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GK53 YXE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold 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 GK53 YXE, 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 GK53 YXE registered?

GK53 YXE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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