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NJ03 FVX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,232 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrsion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrsion.

mil light on.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 73,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rubber brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front floor rusted

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rubber brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front floor rusted

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,806 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE DETERIOATED WITH AGE.

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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NJ03 FVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ03 FVX, 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 NJ03 FVX registered?

NJ03 FVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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