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GU53 HZC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing away on edges (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Perishing. Beam pattern just visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,408 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,757 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section to rear silencer box section corroded where connection joint

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,266 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear join area corroding

floor corroding front both sides

offside rear outer wheel rim slightly damaged

outer sill covers fitted

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust full of water

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,062 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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GU53 HZC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GU53 HZC, 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 GU53 HZC registered?

GU53 HZC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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