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BU03 KSE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KSE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 71,499 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine coolant reservoir empty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe to n/s/rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brakes slightly sticking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,014 miles

front brakes slightly sticking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,748 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

n/s/front brake slightly sticking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,473 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,472 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,335 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 KSE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

BU03 KSE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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