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BX03 YBA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YBA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,459 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 51,457 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 47,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,927 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,959 miles

corrosion:- both front floors to chassis'

washers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

coolant level low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,389 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,840 miles

front number plate

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,473 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,329 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 YBA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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