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BL03 ENR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ENR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,825 miles

Nearside Front floor corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer joint (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 94,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,942 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre cracking up in tread

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

Fail 2 May 2014 86,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre cracking up in tread

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,406 miles

Front exhaust hanger is broken but system is adequately supported

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust hanger is broken but system is adequately supported

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,186 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,805 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,068 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 21,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,274 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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BL03 ENR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL03 ENR, 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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BL03 ENR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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