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NV03 BFE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,646 mi
Last recorded70,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,625 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front floor pan corroded

front section of exhaust in poor condition

slighgt power steering oil weap

slight engine oil weap

Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front floor pan corroded

front section of exhaust in poor condition

slighgt power steering oil weap

slight engine oil weap

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,791 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,756 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 May 2009 30,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,483 miles

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

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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NV03 BFE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV03 BFE, 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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NV03 BFE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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