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GP03 WXE

2003 Rover 45

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,969 mi
Last recorded178,969 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 WXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 178,969 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 178,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calipier (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged hub nut not locked (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake recording little or no effort no reserve travel on foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hanging loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 167,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 159,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 148,154 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 142,715 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 142,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 129,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 62,725 miles

Advise n/s washer jet not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,725 miles

Advise n/s washer jet not working.

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 WXE is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

GP03 WXE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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