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GP03 EXD

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,266 mi
Last recorded82,266 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,901 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 79,901 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 24 Jun 2019 76,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,908 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 60,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 48,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,532 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge and perishing

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread wearing on outer edge and perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,530 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge and perishing

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread wearing on outer edge and perishing

Pass 28 May 2011 39,390 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,264 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,583 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 EXD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

GP03 EXD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is GP03 EXD safe to buy?

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