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BT03 VDX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

srs light stays on

Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

srs light stays on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,843 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 37,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,534 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VDX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

BT03 VDX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is BT03 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 VDX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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