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BT03 XZD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XZD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,305 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 100,305 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,335 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 28,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 28,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 23,293 miles

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

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 XZD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT03 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

BT03 XZD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is BT03 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 XZD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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