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BU03 KRZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,868 mi
Last recorded153,868 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KRZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,868 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 151,008 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2017 151,007 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2016 145,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 140,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,172 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 134,168 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 127,851 miles

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

clutch pedel rubber worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 114,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 103,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,107 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,337 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 KRZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

BU03 KRZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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