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BU03 XVE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,739 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT ON UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Upper BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,417 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,673 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 63,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,985 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,880 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 XVE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

Is BU03 XVE safe to buy?

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