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AJ03 CZL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 99,684 miles

Front Both tyres Splitting on sidewalls No canvas showing

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2015 91,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,813 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 69,559 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 64,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,515 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 52,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,479 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,297 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 CZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CZL, 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 AJ03 CZL registered?

AJ03 CZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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