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GL03 TTF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,111 mi
Last recorded194,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 194,111 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing and have play in them

The windscreen has slight damage in various

Fail 1 Jul 2013 193,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing and have play in them

windscreen has slight damage in various places

Pass 16 Jul 2012 176,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 151,962 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 151,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 618,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 618,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,332 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 62,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 36,192 miles

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

front brake pad wear low

signs of perishing to both rear centre trailing arm bushes

Fail 13 May 2006 24,807 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s rear tyre right on legal limit must be changed almost immediately (has now been changed)

Pass 13 May 2006 24,807 miles

o/s rear tyre right on legal limit must be changed almost immediately (has now been changed)

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 TTF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL03 TTF, 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 GL03 TTF registered?

GL03 TTF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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