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GJ03 BYY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,386 mi
Last recorded40,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,386 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,975 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,351 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on edge (stepped edges).

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,351 miles

Exhaust corroded.

O/s/f tyre worn low on edge (stepped edges).

Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,887 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,887 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,408 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,408 miles

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

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

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 BYY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BYY, 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 GJ03 BYY registered?

GJ03 BYY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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