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BD03 LLA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,754 mi
Last recorded44,754 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,930 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,638 miles

n,s,r. tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n,s,r. tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2014 38,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,414 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,299 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,927 miles

brake pads low but ok for mot

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,459 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 LLA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LLA, 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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BD03 LLA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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