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FA03 GDU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,358 miles

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

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 66,149 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust getting rusty

had to top up cooling system to do emissons test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,077 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,924 miles

n/s/f ABS sensor ring broken

Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f ABS sensor ring broken

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,574 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,663 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2006 16,660 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 GDU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA03 GDU, 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 FA03 GDU registered?

FA03 GDU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FA03 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 GDU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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