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BU03 AVZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AVZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear all four (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

all exhaust joints corroded and deteriorated

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,165 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear limit !!!

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres getting close to wear limit !!!

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,880 miles

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,727 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,828 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,274 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,320 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 AVZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU03 AVZ, 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 BU03 AVZ registered?

BU03 AVZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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