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GV03 JWU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 JWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,078 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,774 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

long hand brake travel.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,977 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,820 miles

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

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

limited life on rear exhaust section

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 53,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 53,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GV03 JWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV03 JWU, 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 GV03 JWU registered?

GV03 JWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is GV03 JWU safe to buy?

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