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GU53 WYP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,571 mi
Last recorded170,571 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 170,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 144,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 144,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,005 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 103,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,484 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,907 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 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

GU53 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GU53 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WYP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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