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BV03 FSJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FSJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,226 miles

advise exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,525 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,192 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,360 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 FSJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

BV03 FSJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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