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GP03 EVX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

The brake pedal anti slip pad is worn through.

The front to rear brake pipe is rusty at the off side rear area.

The near side wiper blade is splitting.

The power steering pump drive belt is deteriated/splitting.

There is general deteriation/rusting of the underbody evident.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,985 miles

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)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

The exhaust is very rusty /deteriated at the rear joint area.

The power steering pump drive belt is deteriated

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,139 miles

Exhaust corroded at int/rear section joint area.

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

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

Offside and nearside c.v gaiters deteriorating.

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,139 miles

Exhaust corroded at int/rear section joint area.

Offside and nearside c.v gaiters deteriorating.

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,704 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,562 miles

Tread low on n/s/f tyre 2mm .

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,299 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 EVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

GP03 EVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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