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BK03 BVD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BVD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all springs rusty

front floor pans rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil seepage

rear inner sills rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2019 64,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all springs rusty

front floor pans rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil seepage

rear inner sills rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,374 miles

advise hand brake eff

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,334 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,874 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills have covers not allowing full inspection

offside front ABS ring on drive shaft split not affecting operation of ABS

passenger mirror insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills have covers not allowing full inspection

offside front ABS ring on drive shaft split not affecting operation of ABS

passenger mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,598 miles

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

o/s/f ABS ring broken not effecting braking or ABS system

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,598 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f ABS ring broken not effecting braking or ABS system

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,640 miles

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

engine light on

missfire

Pass 31 May 2007 35,578 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,320 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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BK03 BVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BK03 BVD, 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 BK03 BVD registered?

BK03 BVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BK03 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 BVD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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