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SB53 SVC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,822 mi
Last recorded49,822 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,822 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,693 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,659 miles

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

front outer c,v boots cracking / brake pipes & fuel lines corroding / rear trailling arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,659 miles

front outer c,v boots cracking / brake pipes & fuel lines corroding / rear trailling arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,956 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 SVC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SVC, 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 SB53 SVC registered?

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

Is SB53 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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