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BF03 FBV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,744 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,672 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 20,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,025 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 FBV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FBV, 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 BF03 FBV registered?

BF03 FBV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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