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BD03 LJJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LJJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,895 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

rear smash pan has been cut off / damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

rear smash pan has been cut off / damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,729 miles

Front brake dics worn

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,916 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,028 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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BD03 LJJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD03 LJJ, 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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BD03 LJJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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