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YR03 BWE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover perished

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded & hangers weakened

under body corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,830 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,830 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,390 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,390 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 95,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 95,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 88,076 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 88,076 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 80,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,203 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 69,816 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 69,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 55,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 49,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 49,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 40,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 31,879 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,879 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 23,517 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 BWE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YR03 BWE, 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 YR03 BWE registered?

YR03 BWE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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