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BW03 BXV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,225 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides front floors corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,986 miles

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,966 miles

front part of floor starting to rust brake pipe into o/s rear hose starting to rust covers on sills

Fail 2 Jul 2015 51,966 miles

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

front part of floor starting to rust brake pipe into o/s rear hose starting to rust covers on sills

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,425 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,280 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,193 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,728 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge off tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BW03 BXV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BW03 BXV, 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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BW03 BXV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 BXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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