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BU03 XWF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,233 mi
Last recorded107,233 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 107,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split through

offside crear tyre wearing low

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 107,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake fluid level low in reservoir

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split through

offside crear tyre wearing low

offside rear brake binding

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 99,679 miles

front brake application becoming uneven

nearside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars

offside & nearside front floors rusty

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

screen chipped

slight judder nearside front brake

slight movement offside front lower balljoint

Fail 30 May 2013 99,679 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application becoming uneven

front tyres worn smooth inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars

offside & nearside front floors rusty

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

screen chipped

slight judder nearside front brake

slight movement offside front lower balljoint

Pass 29 May 2012 90,645 miles

S.R.S. light on

front exhaust mount lug broken away

offside & nearside front floor by front subframe mounts becoming VERY rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,debonding with some movement

screen chipped

slight judder nearside front brake

Fail 29 May 2012 90,645 miles

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

S.R.S. light on

front exhaust mount lug broken away

offside & nearside front floor by front subframe mounts becoming VERY rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,debonding with some movement

screen chipped

slight judder nearside front brake

Pass 24 May 2011 81,861 miles

offside & nearside front floor panels becoming rusty

Fail 24 May 2011 81,861 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside front floor panels becoming rusty

Pass 24 May 2010 73,691 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn through

front b rake application becoming uneven

front floor panels becoming rusty

offside rear brake pads wearing low,caliper starting to bind

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

small chip in screen zone A

Fail 24 May 2010 73,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal rubber worn through

front b rake application becoming uneven

front floor panels becoming rusty

offside rear brake pads wearing low,caliper starting to bind

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

small chip in screen zone A

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,451 miles

brake pedal soft,becoming spongy

rear brake discs rusty,slight judder also.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,451 miles

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

brake pedal soft,becoming spongy

rear brake discs rusty,slight judder also.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,739 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 XWF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

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

Is BU03 XWF safe to buy?

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