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SH53 GZK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GZK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes ; other front & rear pipes corroding

Brakes ; slight fluctuation n/s/f brake

Braqkes ; imbalance front brakes 10 %

Driveshafts ; n/s outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

General suface ? corrosion under side

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,166 miles

centre rear seatbelt not avail for inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seatbelt not avail for inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,090 miles

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

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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SH53 GZK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH53 GZK, 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 SH53 GZK registered?

SH53 GZK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 GZK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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