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BW03 FOJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 67,772 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 67,772 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush frot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,930 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,064 miles

gear box oil leak

near side front brake dragging slight

slight blow from rear box

wiper in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 13,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,761 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 FOJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

BW03 FOJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BW03 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 FOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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