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GU03 VDM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 77,189 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise bonnet damaged but locks

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm.

Fail 24 Mar 2008 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,247 miles

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

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

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 VDM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

GU03 VDM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is GU03 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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