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MK03 UJZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,789 miles

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 9 Aug 2018 84,789 miles

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Headlamp aim too high Nsf osf (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,519 miles

All load bearing points showing corrosion

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr osr rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nsf osf floors (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr osr rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all load bearing points showing corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center stoplight not working

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center stoplight not working

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,400 miles

center stoplight not working

exhaust flakey

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

center stoplight not working

exhaust flakey

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,738 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,832 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 49,810 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,203 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,335 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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MK03 UJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK03 UJZ, 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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MK03 UJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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