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SE03 CWJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 CWJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 91,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 56,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil mixing with coolant

rear brake linings low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,486 miles

Radiator heavily corroded

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,486 miles

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

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

Radiator heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,714 miles

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

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)

offside front abs reluctor ring broken

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 22,215 miles

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

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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SE03 CWJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE03 CWJ, 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 SE03 CWJ registered?

SE03 CWJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is SE03 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 CWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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