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AO03 BWX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,924 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded possible leaking

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,924 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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick steel to steel (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded possible leaking

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

nearside mirror is missing

slight oil leek from oil filter

Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror is missing

slight oil leek from oil filter

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,286 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror missing but center and o/s fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2014 39,286 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f mirror missing but center and o/s fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 29,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,521 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 19,517 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,498 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 3,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 3,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,381 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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AO03 BWX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 AO03 BWX, 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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AO03 BWX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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