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BF03 MVJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 114,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,780 miles

windscreen slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,886 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

water leak?

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,481 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,113 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,113 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,118 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

tracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,124 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,393 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake binding slightly

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 MVJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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