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BN03 OHD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 118,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 118,218 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels have one wheel nut fitted for steel wheel not correct fitment for alloy whhel

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and support bracket deteriorated front pipe

nearside windscreen washer jets require adjustment

rear wiper rubber incomplete

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 111,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 111,929 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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,840 miles

engine coolant low

o/s/f and n/s/f a.b.s rings broken on drive shafts advise replace before next test or this will fail

o/s/f and n/s/f c.v. boots perished advise replace with a.b.s rings

Fail 2 Mar 2012 109,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine coolant low

o/s/f and n/s/f a.b.s rings broken on drive shafts advise replace before next test or this will fail

o/s/f and n/s/f c.v. boots perished advise replace with a.b.s rings

Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,954 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,213 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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BN03 OHD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BN03 OHD, 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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BN03 OHD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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