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GR03 JDF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 JDF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 114,219 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 114,209 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level low

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing towards the inside egde

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,266 miles

drivers seat bolt missing. advise fit new one.

nearside front brake sticking slightly

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front inner door handle partially broken. difficult to open door.

offside front tyre wearing inner

radiator deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat bolt missing. advise fit new one.

nearside front brake sticking slightly

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front inner door handle partially broken. difficult to open door.

offside front tyre wearing inner

radiator deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 81,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,545 miles

Air bag (SRS) Light stays on

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 68,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag (SRS) Light stays on

Engine oil low

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,275 miles

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

Handbrake adjustment recommended

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to nearside taillight lens

Slight damage to offside rear indicator lens

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,526 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,757 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 21,757 miles

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

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

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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GR03 JDF 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 60%.

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 GR03 JDF, 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 GR03 JDF registered?

GR03 JDF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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