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GY03 EUK

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,027 mi
Last recorded77,027 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 EUK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

Fail 6 Dec 2025 77,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor performance.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,483 miles

Nearside Front slightly binding

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor Ring (1.6 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,202 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 66,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,986 miles

Exhaust rear silencer body is corroded but is secure and not leaking

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor (toothed) wheel is broken but secure to driveshaft joint. ABS light operates correctly and does not indicate a fault. (1.6 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,971 miles

Offside Outer CV Gaiter is perished but not split, leaking or allowing the ingress of dirt or water

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,971 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer CV Gaiter is perished but not split, leaking or allowing the ingress of dirt or water

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,652 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

When rotating or shaking steering wheel axially, a 'scratchy' sound is evident. No play, wear or harshness is found.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

When rotating or shaking steering wheel axially, a 'scratchy' sound is evident. No play, wear or harshness is found.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,358 miles

Windscreen washers are weak but sufficient fluid reaches screen.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washers are slightly weak.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,729 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,729 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,562 miles

o/s front tyre wearing more on inside than outer edge...ok at the moment

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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GY03 EUK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GY03 EUK, 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 GY03 EUK registered?

GY03 EUK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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