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SB53 SUH

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,320 mi
Last recorded115,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,261 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,302 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 89,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,529 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,926 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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SB53 SUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB53 SUH, 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

How do I check the history of SB53 SUH?

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What year was SB53 SUH registered?

SB53 SUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SB53 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SUH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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