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RJ03 JVM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 JVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 69,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front floor pans corroded

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

both rear tyres cracked and perished

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 68,365 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracked

Offside Front shock damp

signs of water leak around cambelt

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2020 68,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracked

Offside Front shock damp

signs of water leak around cambelt

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,386 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside park brake effort lower than normal

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,659 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,289 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rrear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,656 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 JVM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ03 JVM, 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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RJ03 JVM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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