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SG53 PKX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,397 miles

Heavily undersealed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both battery terminals insecure

rear boot struts failed

Pass 16 May 2023 92,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 89,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 82,419 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at rear wishbone bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at rear wishbone bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

All brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

both front discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 78,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,107 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside cv boot sweating

Pass 3 May 2013 58,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,456 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,281 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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SG53 PKX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SG53 PKX, 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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SG53 PKX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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