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GY03 XCV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 XCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 103,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,259 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

hand brake travel

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,250 miles

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)

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

hand brake travel

Pass 13 May 2014 74,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,260 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2011 53,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 53,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 46,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear registration plates outer film slightly delaminated

Pass 15 May 2007 26,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,615 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 XCV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

GY03 XCV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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