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BN03 NJE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,278 mi
Last recorded114,278 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 114,278 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 112,658 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,188 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 111,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,932 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,158 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,278 miles

surface rust to front floor sections

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,948 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,535 miles

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

srs warning lamp on

Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,691 miles

oil leaking from gear box

Pass 26 May 2006 42,966 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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BN03 NJE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN03 NJE, 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 BN03 NJE registered?

BN03 NJE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BN03 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NJE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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