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BF03 GCX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,652 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,989 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 67,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,064 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,427 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 29,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

BF03 GCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is BF03 GCX safe to buy?

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