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GD03 AFE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 AFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 127,061 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

osf abs ring cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2012 112,298 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded to tail box

Exhaust front pipe mount adrift but system still supported

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 112,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded to tail box

Exhaust front pipe mount adrift but system still supported

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,733 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 97,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,009 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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GD03 AFE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD03 AFE, 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 GD03 AFE registered?

GD03 AFE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GD03 AFE safe to buy?

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