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BU03 XUR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 103,740 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 103,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 98,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,833 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear lower engine mount worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,496 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 66,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 42,426 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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 XUR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

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

Is BU03 XUR safe to buy?

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