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SJ03 ZGD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,754 mi
Last recorded102,754 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 ZGD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge

travel on park brake

Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge

travel on park brake

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,871 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml lamp on all time

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml lamp on all time

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front abs reluctor split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shild loose

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f ABS ring broken

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,911 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shild loose

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f ABS ring broken

travel on parking brake

Fail 26 May 2010 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 78,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,004 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 77,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 65,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,061 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,095 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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SJ03 ZGD 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 66.7%.

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 SJ03 ZGD, 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 SJ03 ZGD registered?

SJ03 ZGD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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