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GK03 XAR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 XAR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,045 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,148 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,756 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,756 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,300 miles

both wipers poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,512 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 XAR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK03 XAR, 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 GK03 XAR registered?

GK03 XAR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GK03 XAR safe to buy?

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