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BF03 EJZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,802 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,601 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front both sides floors surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front both sides floors surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,050 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 19 Mar 2007 22,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,381 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 EJZ 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 83.3%.

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 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 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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