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GU03 FJV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,081 miles

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

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

brake pipe corrosion under clips.

some floorpan corrosion by subframe mounts.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

brake pipe corrosion under clips.

some floorpan corrosion by subframe mounts.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,737 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Offside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to front floor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,171 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,279 miles

Corrosion to both front floor and chassis members

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion to both front floor and chassis members

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,481 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

drivers outer door handle poorly secured

front number plate poorly secured

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,412 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,012 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,101 miles

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,566 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,346 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 FJV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GU03 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

GU03 FJV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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