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BD03 DFA

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,260 miles

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,492 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,400 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)

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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BD03 DFA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BD03 DFA, 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 BD03 DFA registered?

BD03 DFA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BD03 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 DFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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