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BV03 XUK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 XUK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 67,402 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 May 2018 67,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,836 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED FRONT & REAR

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,986 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,822 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,448 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fanbelt cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fanbelt cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,702 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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BV03 XUK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV03 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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