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GJ03 DWW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,459 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

EML on dash?

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

EML on dash?

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,422 miles

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish-bone ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,065 miles

front headlamps slight blue

o/s mirror cover insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

front exhaust flex worn

front headlamps slight blue

o/s mirror cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,930 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,011 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SOME CORROSION UNDERSIDE DUE TO STANDING

Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,179 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

front exhaust flexi detiorating

front inner pads worn

rear section of exhaust detiorating from joint

slight corrosion to both front jacking points and nearside front floor pan

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

front exhaust flexi detiorating

front inner pads worn

rear section of exhaust detiorating from joint

slight corrosion to both front jacking points and nearside front floor pan

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,225 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 DWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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