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BU03 YCW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,057 mi
Last recorded79,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,057 miles

Rear wiper blade unservisable.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade unservisable.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,273 miles

Battery insecure - found clamp missing - fitted new clamp to secure.

Both front disc backplates corroded.

Near side rear brake binding slightly. It appears the disc pads are stuck in carrier.

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS lamp-on.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,403 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 23 Jan 2010 50,183 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,992 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 YCW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 YCW registered?

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

Is BU03 YCW safe to buy?

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