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BU03 XUL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XUL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 80,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at subframe mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper rear seat backrest not locking in upright position

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 76,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,304 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,603 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 64,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,953 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,883 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mid bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mid bush, just passes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,380 miles

Front discs and pads

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,112 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,004 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 XUL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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