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GP03 JHU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,269 mi
Last recorded94,269 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2018 94,269 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2017 84,469 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 83,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,361 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front outer cv starting to perish

some damage to offside front ABS ring

some rust to front floor areas

Pass 23 May 2014 49,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,917 miles

o/s front outer cv boot perished

Pass 30 May 2012 40,140 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

nearside front abs impulse ring broken

Pass 18 May 2011 34,311 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,926 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 4,772 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 JHU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP03 JHU registered?

GP03 JHU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is GP03 JHU safe to buy?

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