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GL52 SXZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,637 mi
Last recorded102,637 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 SXZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,628 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall and low tread 2/2/3mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,557 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,744 miles

body sill covers fitted

front tyres have sidewall damage

slight corrosion on front floor pans

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

body sill covers fitted

front tyres have sidewall damage

slight corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,573 miles

slight corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,863 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 40,283 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2007 40,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,267 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,582 miles

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

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

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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GL52 SXZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL52 SXZ, 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 GL52 SXZ registered?

GL52 SXZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is GL52 SXZ safe to buy?

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