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BU03 XYC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,937 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/front driveshaft end slip ring cracked recommend replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

childseat fitted to o/s/rear

o/s and n/s/rear tyres worn recommend replace

Fail 25 Feb 2010 57,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

childseat fitted to o/s/rear

o/s and n/s/rear tyres worn recommend replace

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted to o/s/front

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,710 miles

rear exhaust sections becoming corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,334 miles

srs system not operating

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,891 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 XYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

BU03 XYC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BU03 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 XYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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