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WM03 JZJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,684 mi
Last recorded168,684 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 168,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front towing eye areas corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded/evidence of prior leak

General corrosion to vehicle underside incl. suspension components

Handbrake reserve travel high

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner 2.8mm and perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump/reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper insecure on N/S corner

Pass 26 Mar 2020 165,513 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Corrosion to front towing eye area

General corrosion to underside and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight seep of power steering fluid from reservoir area

Pass 28 Mar 2019 154,658 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 154,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,500 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 134,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,283 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s front chassis areas of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 108,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,438 miles

slight cracking nearside front inner tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 1,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,548 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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WM03 JZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM03 JZJ, 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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WM03 JZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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