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BG03 GSZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,620 mi
Last recorded43,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,823 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,239 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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BG03 GSZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green 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 BG03 GSZ, 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 BG03 GSZ registered?

BG03 GSZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 GSZ 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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