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BD03 RYP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,846 mi
Last recorded67,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,846 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 66,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,353 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 64,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 62,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 61,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 9 May 2015 58,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 56,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 52,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 52,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,045 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,893 miles

REFERENCE TO ABOVE;Close to sidewall not repairable.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 29,183 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 29,147 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BD03 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD03 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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BD03 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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