MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion
Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front N/S/F & O/S/F Shockers correded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front age cracks
Offside Rear age cracks
Underbody Heavily Waxoyled
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some surface corrosion around suspension components front & rear
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both to from rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
underbody corrosion
Both front floors corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel filer neck corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear tyre has cracks all around outer sidewall to tread
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
engine damp with oil
nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroded
offside rear tyre cracking between the tread and outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
engine damp with oil
nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroded
offside rear tyre cracking between the tread and outer sidewall
Fuel filer neck corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre has small cracks all around tread
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Oil leak
small stone chip in the center of front screen
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Oil leak
battery insecure
small stone chip in the center of front screen
Nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
srs light on
n/s and o/s tyres badley cracked on side walls
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
srs light on
n/s and o/s tyres badley cracked on side walls
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre edges are wearing
nearside rear tyre sidewall has started to perish
offside rear tyre is slightly starting to perish/crack
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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BT03 LBJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BT03 LBJ, 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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BT03 LBJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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