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BD03 LHH

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,691 mi
Last recorded73,691 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 73,691 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 73,691 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 68,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 59,935 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 53,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,880 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 40,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2010 33,363 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,828 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,081 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 11,162 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 LHH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD03 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

BD03 LHH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BD03 LHH safe to buy?

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