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RA03 GZL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 GZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 116,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 105,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 105,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 11 May 2010 92,024 miles

FRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING CORRECTLY

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

NAIL IN N/S/REAR TREAD

Pass 21 May 2009 79,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 79,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 67,156 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,128 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 22 May 2007 55,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 May 2006 37,787 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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RA03 GZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA03 GZL, 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 RA03 GZL registered?

RA03 GZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is RA03 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 GZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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