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BC03 UGD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UGD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,850 miles

handbrake travel exsessive

Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel exsessive

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,748 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (tracking required)

o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,748 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (tracking required)

o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,618 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,329 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,309 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 27,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,541 miles

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

r wiper

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,522 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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BC03 UGD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BC03 UGD, 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 BC03 UGD registered?

BC03 UGD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is BC03 UGD safe to buy?

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