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RO03 GJX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GJX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 89,705 miles

185/55/15 tyres fitted to front 195/55/15 tyres fitted to rear

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

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

front registration plate stained

Fail 21 May 2013 89,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

185/55/15 tyres fitted to front 195/55/15 tyres fitted to rear

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

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

front registration plate stained

Pass 22 May 2012 86,864 miles

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

exhaust system flexi-section deteriorating

srs light on

Fail 21 May 2012 86,859 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system flexi-section deteriorating

offside front wiper split at ends

srs light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 188,226 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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RO03 GJX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO03 GJX, 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 RO03 GJX registered?

RO03 GJX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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