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BF03 EFU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,056 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,856 miles

Nearside Front wear and deterioration to tyre

Nearside Rear wear and deterioration to tyre

Offside Rear wear and deterioration to tyre

corrosion to offside front ABS ring

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to offside ABS ring

heavy corrosion and weakness to exhaust at rear

wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,766 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,112 miles

slight deteration to rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,167 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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BF03 EFU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BF03 EFU, 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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BF03 EFU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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