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BU03 AFZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2012 83,852 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,852 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,779 miles

Both rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated.

Mainbeam tell tail (inop)

N/s/r Door Handle missing.

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)

front wipers deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated.

Mainbeam tell tail (inop)

N/s/r Door Handle missing.

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)

front wipers deteriorated.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

front wipers torn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,423 miles

engine light on

front wipers torn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,230 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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BU03 AFZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU03 AFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 AFZ registered?

BU03 AFZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BU03 AFZ safe to buy?

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