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GJ03 XOZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 146,221 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,867 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,983 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 119,912 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer has minor leak of gasses and in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,116 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 XOZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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