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AJ03 CYU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,505 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE REQ SERVICE

Pass 12 Feb 2018 121,570 miles

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

rear bumper damaged o/s/r

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,085 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

slight wear in some suspensionbushes

some general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,919 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,109 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 79,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,285 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,711 miles

oil leak on engine

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,443 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure and readable

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,227 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,227 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,090 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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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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