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BU03 XRC

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XRC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,594 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,777 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,879 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,879 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,585 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,067 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,067 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,843 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 XRC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

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