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GK03 VZL

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,258 mi
Last recorded185,258 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 185,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 185,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 177,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 165,321 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2011 165,318 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 160,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 146,493 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 146,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 131,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 118,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 107,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 93,902 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,981 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 45,024 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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GK03 VZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK03 VZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 VZL registered?

GK03 VZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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