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BT03 XAC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XAC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,409 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,409 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,443 miles

Rear No. plate detoriation

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 121,441 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear No. plate detoriation

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,068 miles

Nearside Rear indicator fading

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

front brake pad wear low

fuel filler neck very damp bordeline

heavy corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors borderline

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 118,068 miles

Nearside Rear indicator fading

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pad wear low

fuel filler neck very damp bordeline

heavy corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors borderline

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,890 miles

corrosion and dampness on fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear chassis rails undersills and cross member

dampness around power steering pipes/ reservoir

heavy corrosion both front floors/ jacking points

oil leak on engine

rear number plate

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion and dampness on fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear chassis rails undersills and cross member

dampness around power steering pipes/ reservoir

heavy corrosion both front floors/ jacking points

oil leak on engine

rear number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,641 miles

condition rear number plate

conditionj n/s outer c.v boot

corosiohn on fuel pipes by tank

corrosion both front floors/ jacking points BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear undersills

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

power steering pipes/ reservoir damp

Fail 13 Aug 2012 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear of main fuel pipe BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear number plate BORDERLINE

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,085 miles

corrosion on rear of main fuel pipe BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear number plate BORDERLINE

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 90,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 90,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 77,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,378 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 26,907 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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BT03 XAC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT03 XAC, 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 BT03 XAC registered?

BT03 XAC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is BT03 XAC safe to buy?

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