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RO03 GKP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

54,118 mi
Last recorded54,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GKP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,118 miles

both headlight lenses

clutch rubber

front and rear number plates

head lining

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre tyre on the limit

heavy oil leak

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/r metal brake pipe and fuel lines

o/s/f flexi ferrule on the limit

o/s/f floor

o/s/f metal brake pipe

o/s/r suspension bush

slight pulsing front lights

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,839 miles

both front floors

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre otl

n/s/r metal brake pipe

o/s/f flexi furrules

rear fuel lines

Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front floors

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre otl

n/s/r metal brake pipe

o/s/f flexi furrules

rear fuel lines

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,296 miles

ageing n/s/r

n/s/r metal brake pipe

o/s/f flexi ferrule

rear fuel pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2020 53,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

ageing n/s/r

n/s/r metal brake pipe

o/s/f flexi ferrule

rear fuel pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,157 miles

both rear suspension bushes

heavy ageing o/s/r n/s/r and n/s/f tyres plus a screw o/s/r

heavy oil leak

o/s/f flexi ferrules

rear fuel pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2019 52,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both rear suspension bushes

heavy ageing o/s/r n/s/r and n/s/f tyres plus a screw o/s/r

heavy oil leak

o/s/f flexi ferrules

rear fuel pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,491 miles

ageing n/s/f tyre

clutch anti slip

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre , tyre on the limit

heavy ageing o/s/r tyre .tyre on the limit

heavy corrosion rear fuel pipes

heavy oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

o/s/f flexi ferrules heavy corrosion and pipe nut

oil level

Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,491 miles

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

ageing n/s/f tyre

clutch anti slip

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre , tyre on the limit

heavy ageing o/s/r tyre .tyre on the limit

heavy corrosion rear fuel pipes

heavy oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

o/s/f flexi ferrules heavy corrosion and pipe nut

oil level

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,846 miles

ageing on both o/s tyres

clutch pedal and anti slip

e.m light on

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f tyr outer edge and ageing

n/s/r tyre outer edge and ageing

o/s/f flexi ferrule

oil leak

rear fuel pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ageing on both o/s tyres

clutch pedal and anti slip

e.m light on

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f tyr outer edge and ageing

n/s/r tyre outer edge and ageing

o/s/f flexi ferrule

oil leak

rear fuel pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,032 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres ageing

clutch anti slip rubber

fuel pipe (rear)

o/s/f flexi ferrule and pipe retaining nut heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 47,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing reciever (5.1.1)

both rear and o/s/f tyres ageing

clutch anti slip rubber

fuel pipe (rear)

o/s/f flexi ferrule and pipe retaining nut heavy corrosion

oil leak

oil level

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,585 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 44,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle pipe rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

o/s/f brake pipee ferrules

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,404 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,660 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

abs ring o/s snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,340 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,340 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,408 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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RO03 GKP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GKP, 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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RO03 GKP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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