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BU03 YAK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and burnt blue (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2015 83,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,333 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,136 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,576 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/S/R Door wont open from inside

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

N/S/R Door wont open from inside

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,232 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 YAK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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