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AJ03 CFX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 146,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor-pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor-pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 137,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall - split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge - bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge - bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind nearside (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,422 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 94,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,673 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note : headlamp levelling system inoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 72,170 miles

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

dash engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,240 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,195 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,052 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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AJ03 CFX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ03 CFX, 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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AJ03 CFX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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