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GY03 GZA

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,422 mi
Last recorded75,422 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 GZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill / floor corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wiper motor noisey

Fail 1 Apr 2025 75,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill / floor corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper motor noisey

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside indicators flashing fast

both front floor pans heavily corroded.

front wipers very noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2024 70,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside indicators flashing fast

both front floor pans heavily corroded.

front wipers very noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,414 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge with deep cracks

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge with deep cracks.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 65,413 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger corroded off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge with deep cracks

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge with deep cracks.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to both front floor pans but no holes

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer joint corroded but secure

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 57,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer joint corroded but secure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded but secure

Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,387 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded but secure

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,637 miles

nearside front tyre worn near to wear indicator bars in center of tread.

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan under plastic cover

water pipe on offside of cylinder head chaffed /worn thin

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,860 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,899 miles

o/s windscreen wiper is split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,490 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,803 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,012 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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GY03 GZA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GY03 GZA, 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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GY03 GZA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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