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GY03 BVF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,904 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 36,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 36,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,731 miles

exhaust limited life

Pass 30 May 2012 35,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 35,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,642 miles

front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,272 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,986 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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GY03 BVF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY03 BVF, 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 GY03 BVF registered?

GY03 BVF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 BVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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