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BC03 RYP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,275 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 59,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,441 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,381 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 43,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,008 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,224 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,792 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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BC03 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC03 RYP, 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 BC03 RYP registered?

BC03 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BC03 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 RYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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