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BF03 TYB

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,404 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,497 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened have been ground across surface (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,172 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v gaiter slight cracking

under caar body components slightly corrroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 37,172 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v gaiter slight cracking

under caar body components slightly corrroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,587 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,668 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,977 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 TYB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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