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BX03 YOP

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YOP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,259 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides, (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides, (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,053 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,269 miles

SRS light on

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,204 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,204 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,417 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,417 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fromt tyres worn very close to legal limit 185/65/14 h

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 21,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,267 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 YOP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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