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BT03 VJX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,749 mi
Last recorded77,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VJX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear tyres perished. n/s 11/08. o/s 16/07

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,631 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

front brake disc back plates are corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,934 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONETS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,934 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONETS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 1 May 2014 67,944 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,238 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION..

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION..

Pass 3 May 2012 62,338 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 3 May 2012 62,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 11 May 2011 58,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 58,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,939 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,773 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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BT03 VJX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT03 VJX, 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 BT03 VJX registered?

BT03 VJX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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