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GV03 YGP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,908 mi
Last recorded64,908 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 64,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

automatic gearbox fault evident

both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking and unevenly worn

radiator in poor condition

trailing arm bushes show deterioration

Fail 8 May 2018 64,908 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

automatic gearbox fault evident

both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking and unevenly worn

radiator in poor condition

trailing arm bushes show deterioration

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 May 2015 59,132 miles

front tyres 1.6 mm devoid inner edges/at minimum

o/s door mirror damaged

sunvisor weak/restraint

Pass 2 May 2014 56,432 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 May 2014 56,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 May 2013 54,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,218 miles

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

auto gearbox noisy

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust rearbox casing heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 47,751 miles

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

automatic gearbox noise requires attention

Fail 19 May 2011 47,693 miles

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

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

automatic gearbox noise requires attention

Pass 17 May 2010 43,611 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 37,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,379 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,379 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,545 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 YGP 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 72.2%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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