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OY03 GDV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 GDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 101,444 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,014 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,718 miles

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator getting poor

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,717 miles

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

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

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator getting poor

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,372 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,372 miles

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,064 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,239 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,227 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)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre getting low on a non testable tread

rear tyres slight perishing and n/s/r winter tyre

windscreen washers weak

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyre are low on edge but tread is not mot testable

all four tyres are perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,994 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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OY03 GDV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OY03 GDV, 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 OY03 GDV registered?

OY03 GDV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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