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BW03 VLD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VLD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,494 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,568 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven across tread

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,849 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 VLD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

BW03 VLD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2003.

Is BW03 VLD safe to buy?

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