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GY53 DHV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,112 miles

O/S/F outer CV boot perished

OSR tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,164 miles

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,164 miles

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,132 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 46,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,573 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2008 32,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 23,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY53 DHV, 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 GY53 DHV registered?

GY53 DHV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 DHV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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