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GL03 TTK

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,183 mi
Last recorded135,183 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TTK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,355 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,979 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 123,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,473 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,263 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,394 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,256 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,587 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,356 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,541 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,563 miles

Front 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 TTK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL03 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

GL03 TTK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is GL03 TTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 TTK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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