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BP03 PXX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear ryre side walls cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2015 65,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,888 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 PXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

BP03 PXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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