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GJ03 DWC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,742 miles

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)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,010 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2008 36,334 miles

both offside tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,878 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 DWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ03 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

GJ03 DWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is GJ03 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 DWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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