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GY03 XDS

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 XDS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 83,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 76,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 11,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,098 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 XDS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

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

Is GY03 XDS safe to buy?

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