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BD03 LHR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,604 mi
Last recorded54,604 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,726 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 42,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,593 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 LHR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

BD03 LHR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BD03 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LHR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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