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BD03 KPJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,632 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,151 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD03 KPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BD03 KPJ, 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 BD03 KPJ registered?

BD03 KPJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BD03 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 KPJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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