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BX03 XZM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XZM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,888 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 67,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,100 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,100 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tire wearing on inner & outer edges

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

slight surface corrosion on front subframe, floor & chassis area

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,213 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 24,213 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,506 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 XZM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZM, 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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BX03 XZM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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