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BU03 OXW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,427 mi
Last recorded55,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,427 miles

srs light illuminated

Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,427 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS light on

front windscreen scratched

nearside headlamp brackets cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS light on

front windscreen scratched

nearside headlamp brackets cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,825 miles

SRS light on

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,825 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SRS light on

both front brake discs warped slightly

nearside front ABS ring snapped

off side front ABS ring snapped

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,116 miles

off side front tyre worn on inside of tread (195 55 15v)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 40,116 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

SRS light on

off side front tyre worn on inside of tread (195 55 15v)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,781 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,781 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,992 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OXW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

BU03 OXW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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