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AO03 BXM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/s and o/s inner sills/floor jacking pints, and rear axle/ chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis Near front suspension rear mounting, (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge.195/55 R15 85V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leak covering auxillary belt and alternator. oil level low. ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole in chassis Near front suspension rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexable brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion N/s and o/s inner sills/floor jacking pints, and rear axle/ chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis Near front suspension rear mounting, (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge.195/55 R15 85V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leak covering auxillary belt and alternator. oil level low. ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,052 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Various chips and cracks in windscreen do not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,683 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Various chips and cracks in windscreen do not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

195 55 15

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

sill covers

sill covers

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2012 103,531 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2011 989,999 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 989,999 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,050 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,071 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,071 miles

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

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 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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