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BX03 YPE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,296 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 68,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR brake binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,568 miles

Exhaust front section heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust front section heavily corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point starting to corrode

Offside Front Jacking point starting to corrode

Oil leak From Auto Gearbox ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,871 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,793 miles

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,189 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,626 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 YPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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