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AW03 BWU

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,084 mi
Last recorded48,084 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,440 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 46,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,994 miles

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

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

Rear no plate poor

Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,989 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear no plate poor

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,341 miles

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

Rear no plate poor

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,538 miles

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

Rear no plate poor

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,035 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,252 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear no plate poor

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,963 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,958 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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AW03 BWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW03 BWU, 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 AW03 BWU registered?

AW03 BWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AW03 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 BWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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