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MJ03 UEY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 UEY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,534 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,823 miles

PLASTIC COVERS/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PLASTIC COVERS/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Oct 2014 84,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,586 miles

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,937 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,046 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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MJ03 UEY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 MJ03 UEY, 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 MJ03 UEY registered?

MJ03 UEY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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