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BJ03 PMX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 44,449 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,988 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,826 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 6 Apr 2010 25,826 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,370 miles

handbrake travel

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,836 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 PMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

BJ03 PMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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