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BP03 OXH

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 151,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front has a squeaky ball joint

offside rear has sidewall damage but no cords are exposed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

os wiper slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,805 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 106,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,427 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 98,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,999 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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BP03 OXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP03 OXH, 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 BP03 OXH registered?

BP03 OXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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