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BV03 FPP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,585 mi
Last recorded31,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FPP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,585 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs fault warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 18,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,682 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 FPP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

BV03 FPP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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