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BJ03 WRU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

ubcc

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,718 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,196 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,936 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,844 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,670 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 72,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 612,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,964 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on wall

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,827 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 WRU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

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

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