MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bumper damaged o/s/r
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight accident damage to rear bumper[no sharp edges]
slight wear in some suspension bushes
some general corrosion in keeping with age [underside]
surface corrosion on some brakepipes
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight accident damage to rear bumper[no sharp edges]
slight wear in some suspension bushes
some general corrosion in keeping with age [underside]
surface corrosion on some brakepipes
slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes
slight wear in some suspensionbushes
some general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes
slight wear in some suspensionbushes
some general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion on some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion on some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
oil leak on engine
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on engine
slight handbrake travel
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front number plate cracked but still secure and readable
rear silencer slightly corroded
slight wear in some suspension bushes
front number plate cracked but still secure and readable
rear silencer slightly corroded
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ03 CYU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CYU, 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 CYU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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