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PY03 JJF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 JJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,139 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 78,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,737 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,242 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s tyre soft

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,617 miles

o/s tyre soft

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,982 miles

Coolant leak

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,853 miles

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

surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,062 miles

Battery insecure

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

surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,284 miles

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

n/s front seatbelt twisted

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,416 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PY03 JJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 PY03 JJF, 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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PY03 JJF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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