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ML03 GUW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,429 mi
Last recorded70,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,608 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,608 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,435 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 63,587 miles

air bag light on

sill trims fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 61,470 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 59,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 49,870 miles

nearside front and offside front anti lock brake speed rotors fractured. operation not afected

Pass 23 May 2006 37,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ML03 GUW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML03 GUW, 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 ML03 GUW registered?

ML03 GUW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is ML03 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 GUW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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