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SL53 GRF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,835 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to plastic sill covers

fuel filler pipes both slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside and nearside front floor pans and chassis legs all slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner tread worn no cords or ply exposed

rear left to right cross member chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe kinked front to rear of brake pipe (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer cv boot small side (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear axle mixed tyre size fitted (4.1.A.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to plastic sill covers

fuel filler pipes both slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside and nearside front floor pans and chassis legs all slightly corroded

rear left to right cross member chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,316 miles

rear suspension arms main bushes bonding starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,033 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 22,033 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,135 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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SL53 GRF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SL53 GRF, 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 SL53 GRF registered?

SL53 GRF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SL53 GRF safe to buy?

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