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BF03 UBP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded at fuel tank in clips x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section to floor holed below subframe/rack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section below subframe/rack holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc badly corroded on inner face? (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes corroded at ends x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear brake pipes corroded/front corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

ns front washer jet cracked on inside

Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear brake pipes corroded/front corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ns front washer jet cracked on inside

Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes showing corrosion? (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly ??? (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes showing corrosion? (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,622 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,619 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 21,600 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system has slight blow from joint.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,247 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 UBP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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