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BX03 ZNE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZNE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,470 miles

Both near side tyre outer sidewalls scrubbed

Both sides front tyres wearing uneven

Both sides outer CV boots cracking

Both sides rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicator

Near side door mirror slightly loose

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear wiper missing

Slight oil leak from gearbox

off side wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,470 miles

Both near side tyre outer sidewalls scrubbed

Both sides front tyres wearing uneven

Both sides outer CV boots cracking

Both sides rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicator

Near side door mirror slightly loose

Rear wiper missing

Slight oil leak from gearbox

off side wiper split

Fail 22 Jan 2008 49,162 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing uneven

off side rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,162 miles

off side front tyre wearing uneven

off side rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,267 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 ZNE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 ZNE registered?

BX03 ZNE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BX03 ZNE safe to buy?

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