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GL53 ZKW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZKW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and heavily perished

front pads low and o/s/f brake pads heat damaged

o/s/f brake disc heavily heat damaged

power steering cap missing

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,499 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,193 miles

front brake pads getting low ( aprox 2,000 miles)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 13,096 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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GL53 ZKW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL53 ZKW, 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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What year was GL53 ZKW registered?

GL53 ZKW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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