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GU53 WXC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,736 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre perished

power steering pump drive belt perished

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front partially blocked

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (worn smooth)

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front cooling system radiator matrix heavily deteriorated

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth/stepping out heavily on inner edge

power steering pump auxiliary drive belt perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front partially blocked

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (worn smooth)

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front cooling system radiator matrix heavily deteriorated

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth/stepping out heavily on inner edge

power steering pump auxiliary drive belt perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,900 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,414 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,411 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,795 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily (smooth) on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expired

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,421 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,344 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 WXC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

GU53 WXC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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