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RJ03 JUT

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 JUT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

corrosion near o/s/f subframe mount bolt

Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

corrosion near o/s/f subframe mount bolt

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,110 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,808 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,778 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres aged and deteriating in treads and sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,769 miles

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

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

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear seat belt not tested

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/r tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear seat belt not tested

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/r tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,057 miles

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic covers)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,707 miles

rear exhaust section very badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,613 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,001 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 25 Mar 2008 28,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,129 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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RJ03 JUT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ03 JUT, 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 RJ03 JUT registered?

RJ03 JUT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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