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GJ03 KBY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,902 mi
Last recorded36,902 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 KBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 36,902 miles

Exhaust Weak & Corroded

All Four Tyres Perished & Cracked

Nearside & Offside Front Floors Corroded & weak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,035 miles

All Four Tyres Cracked & Perished

Fail 10 Mar 2022 36,035 miles

All Four Tyres Cracked & Perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,324 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 34,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,677 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 25,677 miles

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

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

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 4 Mar 2013 23,596 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 23,596 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,125 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2011 20,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,337 miles

nearside and offside front tyres scrubbed to 1.6mm on inner edges.

Fail 29 Mar 2006 8,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,755 miles

coolant leaking

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 KBY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

GJ03 KBY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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