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BU03 XWH

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,519 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,216 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,362 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,278 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,266 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,404 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,987 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 XWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XWH, 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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What year was BU03 XWH registered?

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

Is BU03 XWH safe to buy?

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