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BP03 PYG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,929 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 39,445 miles

both front a.b.s sensor rings fractured

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Fail 20 May 2011 39,445 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front a.b.s sensor rings fractured

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,328 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 34,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,768 miles

brake pads not checked

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,092 miles

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to limit

rear exhaust silencer box corroding & blowing slightly

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,032 miles

offside/nearside rear trailing arm bush's lifting. †petrol tank damaged. †nearside/front a.b.s relucter ring split.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,263 miles

1,front reg plate cracked †2,front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,621 miles

1.only one duel tone horn working †2.slight damage to o/s/r track control arm inner mounting point on chassis

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,621 miles

1.only one duel tone horn working †2.slight damage to o/s/r track control arm inner mounting point on chassis

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 PYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 BP03 PYG, 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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BP03 PYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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