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GP03 EWV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EWV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,897 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2020 44,897 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 28 May 2019 37,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 24 May 2019 37,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,698 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 May 2018 32,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advisory EM light on

advisory o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 May 2016 23,144 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 22,478 miles

Centre / rear exhaust corroded ( not leaking at time of test )

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish (195/55 R15 85H 2003)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,367 miles

exhaust centre to rear corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished 195.55.15h

Fail 23 May 2014 21,367 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre to rear corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished 195.55.15h

Pass 16 May 2013 20,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

join at center too rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 19,365 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 18,366 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 16,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,333 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 EWV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

GP03 EWV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is GP03 EWV safe to buy?

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