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GJ03 NTL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f floor well corroded on limit

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake not working as well as o/s/r

o/s/f slightly binding

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,308 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f floor well corroded on limit

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake not working as well as o/s/r

o/s/f slightly binding

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,726 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake has a slight bind

o/s/f cv boot has a slight split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,196 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas well corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas well corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,375 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front tyres a little low

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 47,373 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front tyres a little low

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,235 miles

Corrosion appearing to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front flexi hose ferrels slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Signs of a coolant leak

Slight bind to front brakes

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,057 miles

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

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

both front cv boots perished

chips in windsreen on 10 mm limit

some corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,057 miles

both front cv boots perished

chips in windsreen on 10 mm limit

some corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,578 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans corroded need attention

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on limit

signs of o/s/r brake hose has been rubbing back plate

some rear brake imbalance

windscreen small repaired chip in zone A

Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,576 miles

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

front brake discs have a wear lip

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans corroded need attention

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

signs of o/s/r brake hose has been rubbing back plate

some rear brake imbalance

windscreen small repaired chip in zone A

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,764 miles

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

corrosion starting on n/s/f floor

Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on n/s/f floor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,359 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and on limits

Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,590 miles

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

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 NTL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

GJ03 NTL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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