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BC03 TZX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,994 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre cracked and worn to 2mm

o/s rear tyre cracked and bald inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre cracked and worn to 2mm

o/s rear tyre cracked and bald inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,100 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,019 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,823 miles

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

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 TZX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

BC03 TZX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BC03 TZX safe to buy?

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