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GP03 JHK

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,079 mi
Last recorded41,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,079 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Vehicle under carriage heavily corroded

under bidy components corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 41,041 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 40,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 39,173 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 38,515 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 38,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 37,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 37,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 37,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 36,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,835 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,503 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 33,144 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 31,182 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 31,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front cv gaiters perished

both front floor pans corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses furrules corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 29,695 miles

both front cv gaiters perished

both front floor pans corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses furrules corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 28,052 miles

both front wiper arms loose

surface corrosion on front floorpans

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 28,052 miles

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

both front wiper arms loose

surface corrosion on front floorpans

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 26,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades splitting

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2010 25,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully inspect outer sill's due to covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 25,862 miles

Unable to fully inspect outer sill's due to covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 24,562 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 22 May 2008 22,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,058 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 JHK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

GP03 JHK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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