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BF03 TXJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 57,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis jacking point holed badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis jacking point holed badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,890 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,240 miles

surface corrosion on mech.components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,564 miles

Surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,641 miles

Surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,876 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,147 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,857 miles

surface corrosion on mech.compnets

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,061 miles

surface corrosion on many major componets

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,524 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,524 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,720 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,511 miles

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

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 TXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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