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GY53 DJD

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,718 mi
Last recorded47,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,718 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 41,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,158 miles

both front cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,421 miles

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,729 miles

coolant level low

corrosion started on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

corrosion started on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,267 miles

Corrosion appearing on n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,167 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion starting to appear within 30cm of front subframe mount

o/s washer has only 1 jet working

Fail 22 Jun 2009 20,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion starting to appear within 30cm of front subframe mount

o/s washer has only 1 jet working

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,258 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,548 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 DJD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

GY53 DJD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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