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BN03 UCU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,051 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to seperate on inner walls but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,051 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to seperate on inner walls but no cords showing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,051 miles

Both Front tyres have a very long splits in inner sidewalls not exposing cords

Both front brakes backplates very corroded

Cable to exhaust lambda sensor slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,051 miles

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

Both Front tyres have a very long splits in inner sidewalls not exposing cords

Both front brakes backplates very corroded

Cable to exhaust lambda sensor slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,051 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 52,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 107,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight play in osf & nsf tie rod ends

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in osf & nsf tie rod ends

Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,817 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre, cut, not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre, cut, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,556 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,090 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BN03 UCU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN03 UCU, 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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BN03 UCU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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