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BD03 SFY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 SFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,613 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,635 miles

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

front reg plate dameged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,442 miles

front reg plate poor

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 SFY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 SFY registered?

BD03 SFY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BD03 SFY safe to buy?

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