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GJ03 FME

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,555 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 FME is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FME, 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 FME registered?

GJ03 FME is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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