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SH03 UJK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,958 mi
Last recorded63,958 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,958 miles

Nearside Front bonnet latch seized

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outer door handle slightly broken but still working

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

alternator bearings noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bonnet latch seized

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outer door handle slightly broken but still working

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

alternator bearings noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,552 miles

Front cooling radiator corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bonnet lock seized

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear outer door handle broken but still operative

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear outer door handle broken but still operative

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,854 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,705 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,721 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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SH03 UJK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJK, 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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SH03 UJK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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