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GD03 CZF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 CZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,489 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Jun 2012 73,454 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre misshaped /uneven wear

Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre misshaped /uneven wear

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,405 miles

NUMBER PLATES 2 TONED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,274 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,336 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,386 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 15,488 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 CZF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

GD03 CZF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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