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BG03 LVD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,476 mi
Last recorded53,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LVD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 51,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 51,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 50,350 miles

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

SRS light on the dashboard

Pass 7 May 2012 49,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 48,111 miles

Excessive Oil Leak.

Fail 11 May 2010 46,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 46,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,506 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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BG03 LVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG03 LVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 LVD registered?

BG03 LVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is BG03 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 LVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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