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GJ03 EBA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,154 miles

Nearside Front floor section heavily corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front floor section heavily corroded

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

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,546 miles

Fuel tank filler neck corroded & strong smell of fuel but no leaks found

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear has two deep cuts in the tread & is slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 78,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel tank filler neck corroded & strong smell of fuel but no leaks found

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear has two deep cuts in the tread & is slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,647 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,520 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,456 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 16 Jul 2012 41,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 27,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,558 miles

rear tyres are starting to wear uneven.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 19,558 miles

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

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

rear tyres are starting to wear uneven.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,907 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,212 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 EBA 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 72.2%.

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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

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

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