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GU53 JCO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,417 miles

Catalyst rattling

Front floors and rear of inner sills staring to rust

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread cut, not showing cords or ply

Outer sills covered

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,415 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Unable to lift seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Unable to lift seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Unable to lift seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Catalyst rattling

Front floors and rear of inner sills staring to rust

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread cut, not showing cords or ply

Outer sills covered

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Outer sills covered

Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,737 miles

outer sills covered

Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,737 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both o/s wheels slight bind

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 46,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 23,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,082 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 JCO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

GU53 JCO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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