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H3 GCO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,835 mi
Last recorded53,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,835 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 3 Feb 2018 53,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 36,662 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,535 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,698 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 18,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,828 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 13,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,421 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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H3 GCO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H3 GCO, 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 H3 GCO registered?

H3 GCO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for H3 GCO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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