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NY03 GXN

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,662 mi
Last recorded163,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 GXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 163,662 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,375 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,767 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 119,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,957 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2020 107,955 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,599 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF AND NSF FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,131 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 66,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,106 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 25,106 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2011 18,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,372 miles

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

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

offside front grease around hub from old gaitor

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,777 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,209 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,512 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,710 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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NY03 GXN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NY03 GXN, 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 NY03 GXN registered?

NY03 GXN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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