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YR03 BWC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust fron section deteriorated

exhaust middle section bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,926 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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YR03 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR03 BWC, 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 YR03 BWC registered?

YR03 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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