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YY03 BMU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,413 mi
Last recorded58,413 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,413 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE DAMAGE

Rear washer not working

Fail 15 Dec 2018 58,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE DAMAGE

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,851 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s & n/s front floor corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,566 miles

surface corrosion on both front floors.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,417 miles

o/s/r tyre fouls on rear exhaust box, when suspension hanging.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 27,121 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,162 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 17,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YY03 BMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY03 BMU, 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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YY03 BMU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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