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YY03 BMZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,650 mi
Last recorded32,650 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,650 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

under body has corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,088 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 24,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads low

N/s wiper blade split

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

O/S windscreen washer poor

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,334 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,344 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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YY03 BMZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY03 BMZ, 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 YY03 BMZ registered?

YY03 BMZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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