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GD03 AFX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 AFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,920 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,007 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 89,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,140 miles

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

Car wet for inspection

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated as rear silencer rattles when tapped by hand. (suspect baffles)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade unservicable - advise replace

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil residue around rocker cover

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,140 miles

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

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

Car wet for inspection

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated as rear silencer rattles when tapped by hand. (suspect baffles)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade unservicable - advise replace

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil residue around rocker cover

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,564 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,131 miles

Rear Discs Slighty Scored.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,193 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,710 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 AFX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

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

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