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BP03 TGV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 TGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,140 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,613 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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BP03 TGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP03 TGV, 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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BP03 TGV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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