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GP03 EFX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,597 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/foot well. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/foot well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords .

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

power steering belt cracking.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,597 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/foot well. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/foot well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords .

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

power steering belt cracking.

Pass 27 May 2016 83,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 83,069 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 67,768 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front floor area corroding and fuel tank,advise waxoyling.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 28,660 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perishing

chip in screen zone A

long travel on park brake

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,062 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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GP03 EFX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GP03 EFX, 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 GP03 EFX registered?

GP03 EFX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is GP03 EFX safe to buy?

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