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BX03 YTM

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,340 mi
Last recorded113,340 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YTM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,340 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW (18%) (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SIDE LIGHT BRIGHTER THAN NS (WRONG BOLB?)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,287 miles

Front BOTH TYRES GETTING LOW, WORN ON INNER EGE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 107,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING BROKEN (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MISS SCREEN, REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure HELD ON WITH TAPE (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps TAPE COVERS LIGHTS (1.1.C.1a)

Front BOTH TYRES GETTING LOW, WORN ON INNER EGE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front CV BOOT LEAKING

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW (19%)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,522 miles

head light switch intermittant inop.( 1st test lights inop, & 2nd, & 3rd.) ( ok now every time.)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 102,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

head light switch intermittant inop.( 1st test lights inop, & 2nd, & 3rd.) ( ok now every time.)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,182 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,080 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 92,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 82,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,169 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,221 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,549 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 YTM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTM, 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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What year was BX03 YTM registered?

BX03 YTM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BX03 YTM safe to buy?

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