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BX03 YOR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,096 mi
Last recorded69,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YOR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,965 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 41,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,859 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake signs of overheating

Pass 2 Jan 2013 34,832 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge both worn close to legal limits

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,371 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,396 miles

clutch pedal very high

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,818 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 22,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,482 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 19,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,195 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,195 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YOR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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