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BU03 XLG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 60,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 54,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,257 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,770 miles

both front tyres tracking off on inner edges

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 XLG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

BU03 XLG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 XLG safe to buy?

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