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BN03 VUJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,183 mi
Last recorded69,183 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,871 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,065 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,960 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,958 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,751 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,139 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,447 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,312 miles

washer hous pipe slightly siplet

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,651 miles

variation on front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,723 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 VUJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VUJ, 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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BN03 VUJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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