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AO03 BCE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,363 mi
Last recorded27,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 15,927 miles

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

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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AO03 BCE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 BCE, 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 AO03 BCE registered?

AO03 BCE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BCE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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