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BJ03 CVE

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CVE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 96,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick-up ring broken & loose (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads worn n/s

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,134 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,271 miles

automatic transmission light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,271 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

automatic transmission light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,339 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 CVE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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