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BK03 BVP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 123,461 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,732 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 116,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 114,726 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 114,713 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,607 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,048 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,126 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,208 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,976 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 BVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK03 BVP, 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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BK03 BVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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