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RE53 GKJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,606 mi
Last recorded58,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,091 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,729 miles

both front tyres worn to excess on inner edges

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,739 miles

front brake pads appear low

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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RE53 GKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE53 GKJ, 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 RE53 GKJ registered?

RE53 GKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RE53 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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