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RJ03 NJN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NJN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,569 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chassis rails front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,034 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread also damaged (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre perishing between treads

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre perishing between treads

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,651 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 NJN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN registered?

RJ03 NJN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ03 NJN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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