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GJ03 DZS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,518 mi
Last recorded35,518 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DZS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine man-light on

over size battery fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,518 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine man-light on

over size battery fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,633 miles

O/S & N/S DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL IN GEARBOX LEAKING.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,924 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres bald on inner edges in raised tread areas

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 DZS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

GJ03 DZS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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