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BJ53 TKT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,414 mi
Last recorded48,414 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TKT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,644 miles

Exhaust front flex damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,513 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,567 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

underside of vehicle corroding

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,475 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

underside corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,847 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 TKT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BJ53 TKT, 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 TKT registered?

BJ53 TKT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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