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GJ03 BYS

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s o/s brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre has slight split on outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting snap off

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,671 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall almost touching rear exhaust box hanger

Fail 13 Mar 2010 55,341 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall almost touching rear exhaust box hanger

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,758 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,490 miles

cv joint knocking

n/s/r tyre slight low

Fail 15 Mar 2007 23,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,180 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 27,103 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,435 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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GJ03 BYS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ03 BYS, 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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GJ03 BYS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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