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RJ03 OEZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OEZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,588 miles

slight leak from power steering pump

split in o/s/r trailing arm bush

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight leak from power steering pump

split in o/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,832 miles

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

power steering pump damp

slight splits in both rear radius arm bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,832 miles

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

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

power steering pump damp

slight splits in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,031 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

Oil leak

Oil leak from power steering pump area.

Rear registration plate detereating.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,001 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow.

Front brake discs worn.

Front pads worn.

Rear registration plate detereating.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,067 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight leak at power steering pump

slight lips on front brake discs

slight splits in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,555 miles

rear silencer fouling wheel when raised on jack

very slight lips on front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,827 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 OEZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

RJ03 OEZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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