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BV03 CAX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,801 mi
Last recorded74,801 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CAX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,832 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,602 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,597 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,571 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 CAX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

BV03 CAX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BV03 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 CAX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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