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GU03 FHY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,470 mi
Last recorded23,470 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 23,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 20,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 18,254 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 18,254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 17,295 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 17,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,277 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 11,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,886 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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GU03 FHY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

GU03 FHY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is GU03 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 FHY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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