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BV03 CHZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,741 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 69,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,437 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,753 miles

Air bag light on.

Front discs and pads worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2007 31,436 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,690 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 CHZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

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

Is BV03 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 CHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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