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J65 MUD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,524 mi
Last recorded113,524 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 MUD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,524 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame o/s mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body sill covers fitted

o/s/f steering rack mounting area corroding

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle been standing

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,912 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer drive shaft rubber boots perished and cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil collecting dirt on the shock leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil collecting dirt on the shock leg (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil collecting dirt on the shock leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil collecting dirt on the shock leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,680 miles

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

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,789 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 2 Sep 2014 64,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,389 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,998 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,939 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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J65 MUD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J65 MUD, 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 J65 MUD registered?

J65 MUD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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