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GV53 UWZ

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UWZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,111 miles

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

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 20,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,983 miles

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

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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GV53 UWZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GV53 UWZ, 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 GV53 UWZ registered?

GV53 UWZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is GV53 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 UWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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