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BP03 UAC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,377 miles

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

advisory ,. / plastic over sills fitted

advisory ./ oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,304 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,263 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery ; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,828 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,828 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,028 miles

Battery is loose.

Both front tyre's slightly worn on the inner edge.195/55/R15-85H

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,024 miles

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

Battery is loose.

Both front tyre's slightly worn on the inner edge.195/55/R15-85H

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 66,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,987 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 UAC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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