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BJ03 CME

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,164 mi
Last recorded107,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CME
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,164 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,203 miles

Handbrake only just reached the minimum standard for MOT

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,973 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 92,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2012 81,605 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 75,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 70,395 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 54,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,020 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 42,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ03 CME is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ03 CME, 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 BJ03 CME registered?

BJ03 CME is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 CME shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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