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BW03 CRJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CRJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,849 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,330 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,091 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 45,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 30,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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BW03 CRJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 CRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 CRJ registered?

BW03 CRJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is BW03 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CRJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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