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BU03 YEK

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,655 mi
Last recorded45,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YEK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,655 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,506 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,378 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 25,378 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 12,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 11,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,632 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 8,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 6,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,931 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 YEK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

BU03 YEK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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