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AV03 BYX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,412 mi
Last recorded68,412 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BYX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,494 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,199 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,519 miles

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front tyres wearing low on 2 mm

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,519 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise brake check

front tyres wearing low on 2 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,323 miles

front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,467 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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AV03 BYX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV03 BYX, 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 AV03 BYX registered?

AV03 BYX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AV03 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 BYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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