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BU03 YCV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 32,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,602 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 17 May 2017 31,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,223 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,155 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 YCV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

Is BU03 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 YCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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