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SH03 POJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,121 mi
Last recorded80,121 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 POJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 31,369 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

handbrake adjustment

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,434 miles

Rattle from nearside rear tyre.

Fail 26 May 2006 21,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

something inside n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 21,325 miles

something inside n/s/r tyre

nail in tyre

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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SH03 POJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SH03 POJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 POJ registered?

SH03 POJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is SH03 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 POJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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