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GV03 OCL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,955 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 92,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,117 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 85,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,991 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 72,579 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,887 miles

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

Oil leak

engine coolant level low

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2011 66,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine coolant level low

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 59,332 miles

N/S/R Tyre low on 2mm (min is 1.6mm)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Trim under steering column keeps falling down accross the pedals

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 52,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv gaitor perished

both rear suspension radius arms bushes perished

exhaust system in poorly condition

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 44,395 miles

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

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

drivers footwell cover loose

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 May 2008 44,395 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers footwell cover loose

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,390 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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GV03 OCL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV03 OCL, 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 OCL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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