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BT03 NVU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 NVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 68,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,160 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly more on the outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly more on the inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,673 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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BT03 NVU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BT03 NVU, 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 BT03 NVU registered?

BT03 NVU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 NVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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