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BU03 XTW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,703 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,366 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,366 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,889 miles

Advise replace front wiper blades.

SRS light on.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,583 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 64,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,052 miles

oil leaking from cylinder head gasket joint. †rear brakes occasional noise possible glazed pads.

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 XTW 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 76.9%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

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

Is BU03 XTW safe to buy?

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