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SA03 BFS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BFS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 138,748 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust flexi poor coindition

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust flexi poor coindition

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 135,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 135,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 130,198 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 124,227 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 119,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 108,203 miles

o/s front disc slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2011 108,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front disc slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 97,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 84,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 84,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 71,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 71,046 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2007 59,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,899 miles

both front tyres feathered

both front wipers torn

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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SA03 BFS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SA03 BFS, 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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SA03 BFS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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