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GF03 NNV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 NNV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 129,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 126,272 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,903 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall but not exposing cords

radiator matrix heavily deteriorated

rear screen wiper missiing rubber blade

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,903 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall but not exposing cords

radiator matrix heavily deteriorated

rear screen wiper missiing rubber blade

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,509 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking (little splits) but not exposing ply or cords

rear screen wiper missing rubber blade

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking (little splits) but not exposing ply or cords

rear screen wiper missing rubber blade

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,715 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front brake discs slightly worn

oil level very close to minimum mark

rear screen wiper missing rubber blade

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

spare tyre appears under-inflated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 84,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare tyre appears under-inflated

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front brake discs slightly worn

oil level very close to minimum mark

rear screen wiper missing rubber blade

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,296 miles

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/sr tyre starting to go out off shape

Fail 16 Oct 2008 68,296 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/sr tyre starting to go out off shape

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,191 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slightly det rear reg plate

Fail 22 Apr 2006 45,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 45,362 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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GF03 NNV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF03 NNV, 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 GF03 NNV registered?

GF03 NNV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is GF03 NNV safe to buy?

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