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OY03 GFJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 GFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 110,889 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front cross member panel has been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 107,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,096 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 88,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,816 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 GFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY03 GFJ registered?

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

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