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BV03 LBG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,397 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,456 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 43,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe split (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,413 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,404 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,040 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,385 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,019 miles

COOLANT BOILING OVER

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,161 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 LBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

BV03 LBG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BV03 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 LBG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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