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BX03 PUK

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PUK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,178 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 123,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 52,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,844 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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BX03 PUK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX03 PUK, 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 BX03 PUK registered?

BX03 PUK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BX03 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 PUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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