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GJ03 EXH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,648 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)

engine fault light on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,626 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine fault light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,344 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,905 miles

n/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,905 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,208 miles

heavy corrosion on exhaust back box. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,705 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,876 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 EXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 EXH, 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 EXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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