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SD53 TUP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,743 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,743 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,160 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,601 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 TUP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUP, 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 SD53 TUP registered?

SD53 TUP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SD53 TUP safe to buy?

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