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FE03 BFA

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,319 mi
Last recorded51,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,319 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,027 miles

exhaust centre pipe started to corrode

front bumper damaged on nearside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s/f area

exhaust centre pipe and back box corroded

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre pipe started to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,469 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,577 miles

Only one washer jet working on N/S.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Only one washer jet working on N/S.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,860 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 20,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,070 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a nail in it

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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FE03 BFA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE03 BFA, 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 FE03 BFA registered?

FE03 BFA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is FE03 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 BFA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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