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BF03 GFJ

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,585 mi
Last recorded113,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,950 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,268 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,224 miles

nearside front ABS ring broken

Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front ABS ring broken

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,494 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 78,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,375 miles

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

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 GFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GFJ, 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

How do I check the history of BF03 GFJ?

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What year was BF03 GFJ registered?

BF03 GFJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BF03 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 GFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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