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BU03 YCB

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YCB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,565 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion to chassis, steering and suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,562 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion to chassis, steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,983 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,402 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 50,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,232 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 48,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/rear brake disc corroded 90% over inner surface

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,449 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 YCB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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