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BX03 XZP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,538 mi
Last recorded90,538 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front dragging

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 81,970 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 73,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,536 miles

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Rattle from O/S engine bay area (Maybe loose bolt at timing cover area)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Rattle from O/S engine bay area (Maybe loose bolt at timing cover area)

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,366 miles

Front number plate damaged and cracked (Still readable at time of test)

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and also worn at inner tread edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,794 miles

Both w/blades abit split at ends

Front Outer b/pads low and near limits of wear

Front floor pan areas by roll-bar mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipe by N/S/R chassis area starting to get abit corroded slightly

Slight surface corrosion at rear Inner sill areas

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,408 miles

Center and rear of exhaust are corroded,

Clutch bite is high,

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front tyres are ON The limits of wear at inner edges.

Rear brake disc pads appear low.

Rear brake discs faces are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,689 miles

Assumed that screen wahs is frozen.

Front tyres are worn at edges and centers of tread,

Nearside rear tyre is worn at center of tread,

Rear silencer and pipes are rusty,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,843 miles

Alternator drive belt getting abit cracked and perrished

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,228 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 14,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XZP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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