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GL03 OLV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OLV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,800 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,998 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perisehd heavily

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 24 May 2011 30,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,123 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 28,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 28,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 24,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 15,712 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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GL03 OLV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

GL03 OLV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is GL03 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 OLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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