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GU03 FGF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,895 mi
Last recorded31,895 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,895 miles

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

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 31,895 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)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,552 miles

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

middle exhaust corroded

srs light is on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,158 miles

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

surface corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner and outer edge wearing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner and outer edge wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,887 miles

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

nearside bonnet catch not working

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,772 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are just in limit

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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GU03 FGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU03 FGF, 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 GU03 FGF registered?

GU03 FGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GU03 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 FGF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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