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BF03 GDK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,770 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front jacking points corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes worn

signs of coolant leak around water pump area level ok

slight scrathing on windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

rear trailing arm front bushes

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

slight wear rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear front trailing arm bushes worn

signs of coolant leak level ok

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint cat to centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking to metal joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,961 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 38,055 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

power steering leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,748 miles

power steering leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,748 miles

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

power steering leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,924 miles

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

power steering leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,194 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,498 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,086 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 GDK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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