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GK03 YRV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,929 mi
Last recorded88,929 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 YRV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underside & components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by suspension point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underside & components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,012 miles

Front both sides corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator is damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator is damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,531 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Oil leak Around gearbox area ()

Slight fluffing of both front seatbelts on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Surface corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,718 miles

Front exhaust downpipe bracket is broken

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust downpipe bracket is broken

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,851 miles

Nearside front differential seal is leaking

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,851 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front differential seal is leaking

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,847 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges, therefore this indicates that wheel alignment may be required

Surface corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 66,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,298 miles

Corrosion to front floor pan area on both front footwells

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,808 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,336 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 YRV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GK03 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

GK03 YRV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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