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BJ53 HXK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,228 mi
Last recorded134,228 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 128,747 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 128,747 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 121,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,694 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,273 miles

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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BJ53 HXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ53 HXK, 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 BJ53 HXK registered?

BJ53 HXK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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