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GY53 DHO

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DHO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,839 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,740 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 89,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,497 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,352 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,481 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,682 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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GY53 DHO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY53 DHO, 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 GY53 DHO registered?

GY53 DHO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GY53 DHO safe to buy?

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