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GU03 VCJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,873 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,607 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,332 miles

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

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,008 miles

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit

corrosion to front floors

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit

corrosion to front floors

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,103 miles

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

O/S washer jet weak

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S washer jet weak

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,012 miles

back box poor condition

both front tyres nr limit

front exhaust bracket rusted though

nr side rear trailing arn bush poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,012 miles

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

back box poor condition

both front tyres nr limit

front exhaust bracket rusted though

nr side rear trailing arn bush poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,906 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,925 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 22,361 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,227 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 VCJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

GU03 VCJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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