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GU53 SFX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 SFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,118 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

windscreen washers weak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,667 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

near side front brake discs poor condition

windscreen washers weak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,750 miles

Offside Rear 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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GU53 SFX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SFX, 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 GU53 SFX registered?

GU53 SFX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 SFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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