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BU03 YAG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,799 mi
Last recorded13,799 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 13,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,056 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,349 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 YAG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

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

Is BU03 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 YAG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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