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BF03 PKA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PKA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,156 miles

near side front and off side front floor pans corroed

Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,924 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust system baffles worn (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,638 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated with a slight blow

Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,724 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 58,961 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,961 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,048 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 PKA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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