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GL03 OJZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,500 mi
Last recorded63,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,500 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 60,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 58,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 50,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 50,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GL03 OJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GL03 OJZ, 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 GL03 OJZ registered?

GL03 OJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GL03 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 OJZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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