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GJ03 LNX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LNX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,619 miles

Nearside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

floor pan corroded

offside front tyre wall outor marked wearing inside edge and perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv gaitors outor perishing

front brake discs corroded inside edge

offside front tyre outor side wall marked

rear numberplate deteriating

Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv gaitors outor perishing

front brake discs corroded inside edge

offside front tyre outor side wall marked

rear numberplate deteriating

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,930 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear washers not working

Sight cut in O/S/F tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,930 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Rear washers not working

Sight cut in O/S/F tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,833 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 LNX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

GJ03 LNX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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