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BC03 UAB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,077 mi
Last recorded169,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door Handle Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 169,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Image Obviously Incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced When Indicator Switched on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced When Indicator Switched on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door Handle Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak engine

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose

Nearside front to rear brake pipe coverd in under seal

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front to rear brake pipe coverd in under seal

Oil leak ()

radiator not sitting in place propeley

sill cover fitted

under side of vehicle showing sign of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear part (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose

Nearside front to rear brake pipe coverd in under seal

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe coverd in under seal

Oil leak ()

radiator not sitting in place propeley

sill cover fitted

under side of vehicle showing sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,014 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,127 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,127 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,310 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 UAB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UAB, 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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BC03 UAB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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