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BF03 EZW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,013 mi
Last recorded68,013 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes requires slight adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,343 miles

driver seat lock in position

front number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,840 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,959 miles

Exhaust downpipe (flex) in poor codition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,250 miles

both outer c.v. gaitors heavily perished

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,230 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both outer c.v. gaitors heavily perished

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished/splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,880 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,495 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 EZW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EZW, 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 BF03 EZW registered?

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

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