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GP03 FBU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 FBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,731 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,731 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,596 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,536 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2014 62,571 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 1 May 2014 62,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,376 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,571 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,835 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2009 36,665 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,838 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,002 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 FBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBU, 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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GP03 FBU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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