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GX53 DLK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2010 104,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has a fair amount of travel but not yet excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,880 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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GX53 DLK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX53 DLK, 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 GX53 DLK registered?

GX53 DLK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GX53 DLK safe to buy?

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