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MP03 EJZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,617 mi
Last recorded86,617 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 EJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,327 miles

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

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

both water holes at the front of the chassis has water holes , surrounding ares starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,327 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both water holes at the front of the chassis has water holes , surrounding ares starting to corrode

osf inner disc face has severe partial contact

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,153 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,152 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,125 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 72,809 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 11 May 2013 70,332 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 68,474 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 66,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sill covers fitted so no sill check

Pass 16 May 2011 66,908 miles

outer sill covers fitted so no sill check

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,176 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,132 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,132 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded round edges.

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,774 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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MP03 EJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MP03 EJZ, 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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MP03 EJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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