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RE03 JWJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,450 mi
Last recorded36,450 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 JWJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 36,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,167 miles

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

o\s and n\s front floor corroded on surface

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust weak and corroded

slight hand brake reserve travel

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o\s and n\s front floor corroded on surface

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust weak and corroded

slight hand brake reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust and clamp weak and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,107 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,107 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,349 miles

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

rear tyres waring unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,050 miles

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

wet conditions

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,717 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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RE03 JWJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE03 JWJ, 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

How do I check the history of RE03 JWJ?

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What year was RE03 JWJ registered?

RE03 JWJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is RE03 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 JWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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