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GU03 VDF

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VDF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,734 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 53,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 50,347 miles

Front wipers starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,347 miles

Front wipers starting to split.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,109 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 VDF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

GU03 VDF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is GU03 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VDF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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