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GL52 USS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,669 mi
Last recorded50,669 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 USS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,669 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,669 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre poor condition - deep cracks in tread pattern grooves

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,528 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 19,352 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on limit inner edge

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 USS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 USS, 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 USS registered?

GL52 USS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is GL52 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 USS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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