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GJ03 KBP

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 KBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,039 miles

front passanger seat belt catch difficult to catch

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,572 miles

front & rear number plates deteriated

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge & badly stepped

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall shows a slight bulge.

near side rear tyre is out of shape.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,622 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall shows a slight bulge.

near side rear tyre is out of shape.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,635 miles

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamp's glass.

near side rear tyre tread shows splits.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are starting to perish.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,692 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 KBP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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