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RL03 TGU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,378 miles

Nearside Front perrishing side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front perrishing side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,361 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrode on pipe and rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded may need attention soon (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may need replacing soon (6.3.1d)

advise both front floor areas corroding may need attention soon

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,221 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,364 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,870 miles

N/S/F Tyre Down to 2mm

Fail 19 Jul 2008 39,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,436 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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RL03 TGU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RL03 TGU, 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 RL03 TGU registered?

RL03 TGU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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