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GJ03 BZR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,377 mi
Last recorded103,377 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BZR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,377 miles

EML on during test

coolent exp. tank empty?

fuel pump noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,263 miles

EML on during test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,263 miles

EML on during test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on during test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,154 miles

EML light on during test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,374 miles

Engine mil light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Noisey fuel pump

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mil light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Noisey fuel pump

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,190 miles

Nearside 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)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,411 miles

Both front tyres inside edges wearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,497 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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GJ03 BZR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 GJ03 BZR, 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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GJ03 BZR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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