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BJ03 CMF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 129,717 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front brake backplates coroded

nearside and offside front floors starting to corode

nearside rear brakepipe coroding

Fail 1 May 2014 129,590 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE[CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY/CORD]

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front brake backplates coroded

nearside and offside front floors starting to corode

nearside rear brakepipe coroding

Pass 8 May 2013 119,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 119,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,953 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear discs badly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,953 miles

rear discs badly worn

Pass 11 May 2009 65,801 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead slightly distorted

Pass 9 May 2008 50,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,642 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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BJ03 CMF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

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

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