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BW03 DME

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DME
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,439 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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BW03 DME is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW03 DME, 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 BW03 DME registered?

BW03 DME is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BW03 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 DME shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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