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BJ53 OJW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OJW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,331 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated (recommend replace)

brake fluid level low

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated (recommend replace)

front exhaust mount (metal) is broken

oil filter corroded & leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sides rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated (recommend replace)

brake fluid level low

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated (recommend replace)

front exhaust mount (metal) is broken

oil filter corroded & leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,043 miles

front exhaust mount is badly corroded

offside front lower floor is corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake performance/efficiency test not carried out

front exhaust mount is badly corroded

offside front lower floor is corroded

offside front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

rear tyres outer edge of tread worn close to & on minimum wear limit (recommend replace)

nearside front & offside rear tyres nails in tread

nearside front tyre inner wall & edge of tread badly worn smooth

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,750 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,090 miles

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

centre exhuast box corroded

o/s/f cv boot perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,090 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

centre exhuast box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f cv boot perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,815 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,759 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 26,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,562 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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BJ53 OJW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ53 OJW, 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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BJ53 OJW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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