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BJ03 CRF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,626 mi
Last recorded164,626 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to lose shape on inside

Offside Front wiper getting worn

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,356 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 103,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,933 miles

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

slight brake bind on fronts

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,622 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 54,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,753 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 CRF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ03 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

BJ03 CRF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BJ03 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 CRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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