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SD53 JKY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,751 mi
Last recorded48,751 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered up

under car corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 48,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered up

under car corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

different size tyres on front to rear

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,092 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,591 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,145 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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SD53 JKY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SD53 JKY, 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 SD53 JKY registered?

SD53 JKY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SD53 JKY safe to buy?

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