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BU03 YBX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,407 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,057 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,057 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 59,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres slightly perished

offside front brake slightly tight

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres slightly perished

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 265,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,653 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,776 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 YBX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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