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RO03 GLK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

evidence of front brakes been binding (ok at time of test)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

evidence of front brakes been binding (ok at time of test)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi-pipe in poor condition

exhaust tailbox in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi-pipe in poor condition

exhaust tailbox in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2011 73,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 73,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

some heavy corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,185 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)

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre inside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

some heavy corrosion of rear exhaust section

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,185 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre inside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

some heavy corrosion of rear exhaust section

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,224 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,707 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inside very slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,197 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 GLK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 RO03 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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