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SK52 GDZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,461 mi
Last recorded93,461 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 GDZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,461 miles

Nearside front door handle defective.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 93,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front door handle defective.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,052 miles

All metal brake pipes to rear (at rear clips and ends) and at rear from flexible hoses to cylinders all have surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,052 miles

All metal brake pipes to rear (at rear clips and ends) and at rear from flexible hoses to cylinders all have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,706 miles

metal brake pipes coated in grease

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,172 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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SK52 GDZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 SK52 GDZ, 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 SK52 GDZ registered?

SK52 GDZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SK52 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 GDZ 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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