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GU03 VCV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,143 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 111,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated Plate badly corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated Plate badly corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,445 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

vehicle has various damage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,746 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad missing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 107,746 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,405 miles

Auxillary drive belt worn

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,405 miles

Auxillary drive belt worn

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Exhaust backbox corroded

Screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 102,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,680 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,311 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,953 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 25,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VCV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

GU03 VCV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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