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BT03 LRX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2020 67,764 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (mounting bracket broken from the floor) (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (seized) (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (seized) (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS NS rear tyres are perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill cover fitted hiding possible corrosion issues

Water leak

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,790 miles

Corrosion to the fuel pipe

General under body corrosion around the front floor section encroaching into the outer sill sections

Plastic sill covers fitted possibly hiding rust and corrosion issues

Under body corrosion around the rear inner sill sections

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wear to both the brake and clutch pedal rubbers

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,435 miles

Front OS brake binding on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe at rear slight corrosion

OS NS front floors weakened by corrosion

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Filler pipe and fuel line corroded. (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake binding.

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Plus closing panel holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 May 2016 61,740 miles

Corrosion to rear fuel pipe

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

MIL lamp on

No view of brake pad thickness

OSF wheel tight to turn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight blockage in washer jets

Small engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,355 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see beske pad thickness

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,355 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see beske pad thickness

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2014 56,824 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,362 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2013 54,362 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 52,006 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 52,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 49,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,119 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,243 miles

nearside and offside front tyre shoulders worn

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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BT03 LRX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT03 LRX, 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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BT03 LRX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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