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BW03 DMF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DMF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH...N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH...N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,652 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT WING MIRROR COVER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,881 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 16,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,780 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,780 miles

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

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 DMF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

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

Is BW03 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 DMF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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