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BD03 LKM

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,089 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,256 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 43,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,950 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,197 miles

nsf osf tyres worn inside edges worn below 1.6 mill advise only.

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 LKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD03 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

BD03 LKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is BD03 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LKM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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