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BU03 YBB

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,244 mi
Last recorded75,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2015

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 72,304 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler neck slighty corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 66,469 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 66,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 61,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 55,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front abs ring is split.

Offside and nearside front discs have been scorched.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 May 2009 41,370 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 33,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,626 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 YBB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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