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SC53 VJU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,115 mi
Last recorded34,115 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 VJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 34,115 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 28,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 22,666 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 22,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,538 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,654 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,791 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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SC53 VJU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 SC53 VJU, 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 SC53 VJU?

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What year was SC53 VJU registered?

SC53 VJU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is SC53 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 VJU 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.

Does SC53 VJU have outstanding finance?

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