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N111 JJC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,918 mi
Last recorded37,918 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 JJC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,918 miles

very slightly corrosion too under body

Pass 10 Jul 2024 37,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tail box rusty

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,062 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 28,062 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,147 miles

SRS Light on.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 11,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 10,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N111 JJC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N111 JJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N111 JJC registered?

N111 JJC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is N111 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 JJC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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