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GU03 FJN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FJN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2015 83,322 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 71,980 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle stiff when operated

n/s/r stop light is slightly dull

o/s/f floor pan is rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2013 59,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle stiff when operated

n/s/r stop light is slightly dull

o/s/f floor pan is rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear of the exhaust corroded

srs light on dash

Pass 28 May 2011 43,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,978 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,952 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in outer side wall

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 FJN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJN, 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 GU03 FJN registered?

GU03 FJN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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