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BF03 MLU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,323 mi
Last recorded32,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 32,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,836 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 27,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,383 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,962 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,962 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,435 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 MLU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

BF03 MLU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BF03 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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