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GL52 TWZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 TWZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,977 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 105,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan area - marked with yellow chalk. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan area, marked with yellow chalk- suspect will be through corrosion shortly. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box becoming rusty

surface corrosion to front floor pans both sides and fuel tank filler pipe.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,862 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion to offside front outer sill. unable to fully inspect due to cover fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,860 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,302 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,014 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 17,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GL52 TWZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL52 TWZ, 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 GL52 TWZ registered?

GL52 TWZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is GL52 TWZ safe to buy?

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