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BF03 MXH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,217 mi
Last recorded56,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,682 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,180 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,911 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 MXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

BF03 MXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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