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GK03 XAU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 XAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,355 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,109 miles

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

vechile has starting intermitant starting fault

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,109 miles

vechile has starting intermitant starting fault

Pass 21 May 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,077 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 XAU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

GK03 XAU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is GK03 XAU safe to buy?

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