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BC03 UAF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,352 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 31,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,009 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BC03 UAF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC03 UAF, 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 BC03 UAF registered?

BC03 UAF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BC03 UAF safe to buy?

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