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GV03 JXG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,172 mi
Last recorded48,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 JXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,172 miles

nearside front alloy buckled

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

fuel flap does not close

Fail 2 Jun 2016 48,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions not tested

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

fuel flap does not close

nearside front alloy buckled

nearside rear tyre worn to the min legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,376 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,376 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to crack along the tread (195/55/15)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to crack along the tread (195/55/15)

Pass 2 May 2013 38,386 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,508 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 34,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,399 miles

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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GV03 JXG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GV03 JXG, 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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GV03 JXG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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