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YA52 BXK

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 BXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer edge of n/s front tyre tread WELL worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 99,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer edge of n/s front tyre tread WELL worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,193 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,789 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,111 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,111 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion started near front suspension area both sides

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 BXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

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

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