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BF03 GEK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GEK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,672 miles

Brake pipes slight corroded

Under body corrosio

Fail 6 Jun 2017 159,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipes slight corroded

Under body corrosio

Pass 26 May 2016 144,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 108,276 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to crack

Pass 24 May 2012 96,225 miles

adviusory list as per original test

Fail 17 May 2012 96,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see front inner pads to fully inspect ,suspect thin [low]

front outer pads 2mm to 3mm ,[thin]

o/s front tyre incorect rotation of tyre

rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 20 May 2011 82,549 miles

front screen has damage

offside front seatbelt has minor fluffing

Fail 19 May 2011 82,549 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front screen has damage

offside front seatbelt has minor fluffing

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 May 2010 66,527 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

plastic covers on both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

Pass 22 May 2009 49,027 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe has crack no gas leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside and nearside front tyres very close to mot tread requirement on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside front tyres very close to mot tread requirement on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,853 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 GEK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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