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ML03 GWA

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 92,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner tread

headlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 92,271 miles

sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner tread

headlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 80,321 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 60,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 42,279 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 42,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 17,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 13,118 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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ML03 GWA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

ML03 GWA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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