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YY03 GSV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 122,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 113,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,784 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 coilsprings corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

back box is touching on o/s rear tyre

clutch pedal show metal through rubber

front coil springs slightly corroded

fuel filler cap incomplete damaged avdise new cap

nsf tyre getting low 2mm on inner

Fail 28 Aug 2012 89,909 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

back box is touching on o/s rear tyre

clutch pedal show metal through rubber

front coil springs slightly corroded

fuel filler cap incomplete damaged avdise new cap

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,468 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,944 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 43,941 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air-bag warning light (srs)on

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,785 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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YY03 GSV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY03 GSV, 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 YY03 GSV registered?

YY03 GSV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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