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BF03 UBT

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,715 mi
Last recorded54,715 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,580 miles

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

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

centre seat belt removed

Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre seatbelt clip casing slightly damaged

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,070 miles

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

centre seatbelt clip casing slightly damaged

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2009 33,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

adjusted dip switch to comply with headlamp aim regulations

nearside rear tyre perishing and has tread seperation

offside wiper blade split but still clear screen effectively

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,156 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 15,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,995 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 UBT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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