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WD03 BDV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 BDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,126 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,797 miles

Gearbox noisy

Nearside front tyre worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside front outer cv boots cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,047 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside front outer cv boots cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres 2-3mm tread

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,268 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres 2-3mm tread

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,600 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LMIT ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,655 miles

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

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

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

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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WD03 BDV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD03 BDV, 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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WD03 BDV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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