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BU03 YAE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,194 mi
Last recorded80,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,194 miles

Rear rear trailing arm bushes perished (both)

Fail 30 Jun 2018 80,149 miles

Emissions not tested hole in rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))

Rear rear trailing arm bushes perished (both)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,044 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (dip stick zero oil level) (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible disc required due to wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Bolt missing from left rear corner (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,731 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 46,741 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,741 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,778 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 May 2012 39,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs rusty

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 39,281 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,920 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 27,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,630 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 YAE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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