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BU03 XXD

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,706 mi
Last recorded47,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan and sill edge, hole just over 30cm from mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S wiper wheel box worn.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and sill edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 47,691 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan and sill edge, hole just over 30cm from mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S wiper wheel box worn.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and sill edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 47,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,647 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,836 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s floors (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,882 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,879 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,892 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,999 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 XXD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

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

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