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BJ03 CVD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,490 mi
Last recorded130,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CVD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,490 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 130,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,518 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check inside front pads

Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner and nearside outer windscreen washer jets aim too high.

Offside washer tube or jet weeping fluid onto clutch master cylinder.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner and nearside outer windscreen washer jets aim too high.

Offside washer tube or jet weeping fluid onto clutch master cylinder.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 63,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake hose metal ends corroded very slight advise

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 CVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

BJ03 CVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BJ03 CVD safe to buy?

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