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FA03 GCX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,774 mi
Last recorded53,774 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer cv boot slight perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes pivot bush perishing

exhaust system corroding

gearbox slight oil leak

under vehicle surface has corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,774 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

under vehicle surface has corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer cv boot slight perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes pivot bush perishing

exhaust system corroding

gearbox slight oil leak

slight coolant leak on bottom radiator hose

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,406 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage offside front mirror

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage offside front mirror

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,341 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,595 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,593 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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FA03 GCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA03 GCX, 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 FA03 GCX registered?

FA03 GCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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