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AV03 BZJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust mounting broken

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,958 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear lens repaired

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors have corrosion,and near side rear chassis

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,864 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,945 miles

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

plastic trim and trays covering testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,728 miles

checked body up to plastic sill covers

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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AV03 BZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV03 BZJ, 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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AV03 BZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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