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BD03 DGX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,573 miles

Front number plate damage

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,256 miles

both rear centre radius arm bushes cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,292 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,927 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,400 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge rear brakes binding n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,762 miles

exhaust corroded n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge rear brakes binding n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,648 miles

rear exhaust slight blow and corroded. c/v gaiters perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,756 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limt on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,027 miles

o/s/f pads low . †o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,520 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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BD03 DGX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

BD03 DGX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BD03 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 DGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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