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BF53 UTK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UTK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,784 miles

Both front jacking points rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 155,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 155,695 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,009 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 141,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 129,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,045 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 118,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,985 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,647 miles

coverd sills

Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper worn †plastic skirts on sills

Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper worn †plastic skirts on sills

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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BF53 UTK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF53 UTK, 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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What year was BF53 UTK registered?

BF53 UTK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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