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GJ03 LUH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,088 mi
Last recorded49,088 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 49,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

flexi joint damaged but not leaking gases

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,558 miles

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

back box exhuast outer skin corrodinmg not blowing

coolant leak

front exhuast flexi joint damaged not blowing

no coolant in expansion bottle

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back box exhuast outer skin corrodinmg not blowing

coolant leak

front exhuast flexi joint damaged not blowing

no coolant in expansion bottle

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,650 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on their inner most edge

nearside front tyre scuffed on its outer sidewall

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,409 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coolant level is low

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,248 miles

n/s/f drive shaft oil seal is leaking

small oil leak from sump

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,323 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,323 miles

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

o.s.f tyre perished

o.s.r tyre below 1.6 on inner edge and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 115,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,237 miles

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,242 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 LUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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