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KJ03 VJU

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,031 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,031 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,409 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,409 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,093 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 29,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear number plate.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear number plate.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolent level low

recommand two front wiper blades

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,136 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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KJ03 VJU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KJ03 VJU, 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 KJ03 VJU registered?

KJ03 VJU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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