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BX03 ZFB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZFB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,719 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 61,334 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 60,339 miles

Covers fitted all over car

Different tyre sizes fitted to rear

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

Fail 16 May 2018 60,339 miles

Covers fitted all over car

Different tyre sizes fitted to rear

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2017 58,827 miles

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

Under covers fitted onto sills

Fail 19 May 2017 58,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under covers fitted onto sills

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,283 miles

Under covers fitted to sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,283 miles

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

Under covers fitted to sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 50,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust in poor condition, front flexi broken but not blowing, n/s washer jet inop

Fail 22 May 2014 47,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust in poor condition, front flexi broken but not blowing, n/s washer jet inop

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,718 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,276 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2009 25,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,447 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,797 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 ZFB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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