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YA52 BXC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 BXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Central Fuel pipe slightly chafed x2 (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight biynding

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended x2 trailing arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

emissions passed but no print out given due to printer error

Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,363 miles

Emissions not tested due to flexi blowing (7.3.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Central Fuel pipe slightly chafed x2 (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight biynding

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended x2 trailing arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,487 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,432 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 42,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 42,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 39,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 39,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 35,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,034 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,353 miles

off side front tyre slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 21,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,185 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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YA52 BXC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YA52 BXC, 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 YA52 BXC registered?

YA52 BXC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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