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FN03 JCJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JCJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,675 miles

advise off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,180 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,179 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 55,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,962 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 37,519 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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FN03 JCJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FN03 JCJ, 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 FN03 JCJ registered?

FN03 JCJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FN03 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 JCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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