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BV03 CHG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,111 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension perscribed areas

front and n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,236 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake hose ferrills corroded

unable to fully examine outer sills as full sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,766 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS AND UNDERNEATH SLIGHTLY CORRODED, SILL COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,748 miles

oil leake from cam cover sandwich plate

very slight oil leake from rear of cylinder head gasket

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,982 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,693 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 CHG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

BV03 CHG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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