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BX03 XWG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,131 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2013 100,095 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2012 97,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 89,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,692 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,388 miles

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

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

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 XWG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX03 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 XWG registered?

BX03 XWG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BX03 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 XWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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