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BX03 YDJ

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YDJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,811 miles

underside rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2018 71,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,061 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,092 miles

nearside front cv a b s ring cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front cv a b s ring cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,057 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,165 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,165 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,088 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,088 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,271 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 17,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,328 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 YDJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

Is BX03 YDJ safe to buy?

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