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FT03 BZL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 77,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 63,036 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 59,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,171 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,769 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2007 33,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,136 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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FT03 BZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FT03 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT03 BZL registered?

FT03 BZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is FT03 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 BZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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