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BK03 BWW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 93,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,382 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,043 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 BWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

BK03 BWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BK03 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 BWW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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