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GF03 XEJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,142 mi
Last recorded127,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 XEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,142 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,104 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,047 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorating just met requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,514 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,049 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,027 miles

Advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn low on insides.

Advise outer cover of exhaust front flexy section coming away.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,395 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 XEJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

GF03 XEJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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