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YY03 GKD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,652 mi
Last recorded73,652 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 73,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal minor leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,512 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal minor leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,625 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,625 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,699 miles

front c.v gaitors deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,677 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front c.v gaitors deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,861 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid

unable to see brake pads

Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid

unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,436 miles

light corrosion to underside and brake hose ferrules

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,330 miles

brakepipe corrosion / exhaust corrosion (back box deterating) / underbody corrosion / front tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,589 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)

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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YY03 GKD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY03 GKD, 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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YY03 GKD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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