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BV03 FRD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FRD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 70,591 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake's imbalanced

offside front door handle faulty

offside front driveshaft a.b.s ring broken

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear wiper split

tyre size 195/55r15

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,542 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,895 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,892 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FRD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

BV03 FRD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 FRD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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