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BV03 BZE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,216 mi
Last recorded84,216 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 84,216 miles

emmision reading to low to registar

Fail 8 May 2012 84,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

emmision reading to low to registar

Pass 6 May 2011 76,481 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 May 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,524 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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BV03 BZE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV03 BZE, 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 BV03 BZE registered?

BV03 BZE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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