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SH03 UJY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UJY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes are slightly binding

near side of front bumper is loose on its fixings

sill backings corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,235 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes are slightly binding

near side of front bumper is loose on its fixings

sill backings corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes are slightly binding

rear trayling arms centre bushes bonding is split and deteriorated but no play found

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill members

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 88,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes are slightly binding

rear trayling arms centre bushes bonding is split and deteriorated but no play found

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill members

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,954 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air-bag warning light illuminated

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

front and rear no.plates slightly loose

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] advise immediate replacement]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge.advise immediate replacement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly stepped

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,767 miles

noise from gearbox at idle?

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,767 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,061 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 UJY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH03 UJY, 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 SH03 UJY registered?

SH03 UJY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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