MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From side to side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From side to side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 YAH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?
BU03 YAH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.
Is BU03 YAH safe to buy?
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