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BX03 YTV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YTV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,737 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,544 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 YTV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

BX03 YTV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BX03 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 YTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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