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GU03 YCJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YCJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,526 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,423 miles

spark plugs arcking

water pump leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,423 miles

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

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

spark plugs arcking

water pump leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,787 miles

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

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)

front exhaust heat shield rattling

handbrake lever high

Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,787 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

front exhaust heat shield rattling

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front outer cv boots starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,124 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,124 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,290 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,224 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,284 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,379 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,000 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 YCJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

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

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