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GJ03 DZZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DZZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,578 miles

EM light indicating a fault

deterioration to offside outer CV gaiter

deterioration to rear of centre exhaust section

slight 'fluffing' to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 117,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EM light indicating a fault

deterioration to offside outer CV gaiter

deterioration to rear of centre exhaust section

slight 'fluffing' to offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,033 miles

EM light on

deterioration to offside outer CV gaiter

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,033 miles

EM light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deterioration to offside outer CV gaiter

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,355 miles

EM light on

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EM light on

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,209 miles

slight PAS fluid leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,580 miles

EM light on

nearside sun visor not stayiny in stowed position

offside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside sunvisor not staying fully in stowed position

slight PAS fluid leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

nearside sun visor not stayiny in stowed position

offside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside sunvisor not staying fully in stowed position

slight PAS fluid leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,693 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 DZZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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