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BK03 BXM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,122 mi
Last recorded194,122 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 194,122 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 194,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion on underbody

slight fuel seepage

Pass 12 Mar 2016 190,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear D bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 190,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has a hole in the floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear D bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 184,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2015 184,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 178,269 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 178,260 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 171,442 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 165,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 164,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 160,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres mishaped

Fail 23 Mar 2010 150,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 2 Mar 2009 131,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 110,254 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 90,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 3mm and wearing around edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,769 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 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BK03 BXM, 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 BK03 BXM registered?

BK03 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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