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BJ03 CVT

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,461 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,357 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,449 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 48,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,466 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 CVT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

BJ03 CVT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BJ03 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 CVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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