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BU03 XPV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,070 mi
Last recorded29,070 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,070 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall, advise replacement

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,741 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 27,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 26,951 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2007 26,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,732 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 XPV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPV, 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

How do I check the history of BU03 XPV?

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What year was BU03 XPV registered?

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

Is BU03 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 XPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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