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BT03 VDZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,983 mi
Last recorded65,983 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VDZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,983 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust flexi downpipe major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,334 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,161 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,040 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 40,382 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,143 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 VDZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDZ, 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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What year was BT03 VDZ registered?

BT03 VDZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 VDZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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