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BV03 XTJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 XTJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cannot clearly locate leask (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front external door release insecure but functional

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on / close to limit ....advise attn. soon (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to body various places under car but not yet to excess

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cannot clearly locate leask (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front external door release insecure but functional

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on / close to limit ....advise attn. soon (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to body various places under car but not yet to excess

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,302 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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BV03 XTJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV03 XTJ, 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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BV03 XTJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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