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BP03 PXR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PXR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,916 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 49,916 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 47,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,238 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,977 miles

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

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

osf tyre edge wearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,480 miles

advise slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,059 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 PXR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP03 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

BP03 PXR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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