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MV03 MJE

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 124,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 124,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,732 miles

both inner driveshaft seals weeping

clutch pedal high

exhaust manifold cover loose

interior mirror loose

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

offside front door trim missing

offside front plastic cover loose

offside front window inop

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 7 Feb 2011 69,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on dash

both inner driveshaft seals weeping

clutch pedal high

exhaust manifold cover loose

interior mirror loose

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

offside front door trim missing

offside front plastic cover loose

offside front window inop

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,833 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 14 Apr 2008 44,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,352 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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MV03 MJE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV03 MJE, 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 MV03 MJE registered?

MV03 MJE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is MV03 MJE safe to buy?

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