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BF03 GHD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,232 mi
Last recorded97,232 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 97,232 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position front bonnet cable broken (6.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking disel leakspipe on injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement badly corroed also o/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear strucher rusty corrosion also inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage at front o/f n/s floorpan (6.1.A.1)

at rear n/s wheel arch corroed also fill with catoly body filler

outersill fitted plastk mould

pooar condition

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,177 miles

n/s/r/ belt frayed-exhaust and flexi deteriated-brake pipes covered unable to check properley-rear x2 trailing arm bushes slightly perished-n/s/r/ tyre low-x2 wing mirrors slight movement

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,493 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension 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)

O/S/F WASHER JET AIM POOR

O/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,444 miles

rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f headlamp backing not secured to lamp.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f headlamp backing not secured to lamp.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,208 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders.

n/s/r seat belt frayed slightly on edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 60,208 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat belt frayed slightly on edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f disc pads worn more than n/s.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,537 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f disc pads worn more than n/s.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,287 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

srs lamp on.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,439 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

srs lamp on.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,882 miles

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

front pads wearing low........................air bag light on............................slight leask from power steering bottle......................

Fail 21 Mar 2006 21,882 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads wearing low........................air bag light on............................slight leask from power steering bottle......................

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 GHD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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