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J333 MEW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 MEW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,993 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 141,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,932 miles

front bumper insercure

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 138,932 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper insercure

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,770 miles

Emissions not tested NO SERVICE HISTORY. (7.3.A.1)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUSPENSION MOUNTING,JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering SUSPENSION,JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)

Front CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER LOOSE

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER,OUTTER EDGES WORN. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 129,272 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking body to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resivior (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,590 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,693 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,923 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,923 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,252 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

corrosion to nsf and osf floorpans

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,911 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,877 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,519 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,051 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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J333 MEW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 J333 MEW, 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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J333 MEW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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