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BK03 HZC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,820 mi
Last recorded85,820 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,937 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 74,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 69,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 67,803 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 66,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 62,043 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 59,205 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 56,423 miles

advise rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 28 May 2014 53,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,385 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)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,968 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 28,930 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 22,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,881 miles

N.S.R.tyre worn unevenly

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

O.S.R.tyre worn unevenly

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

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 HZC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

BK03 HZC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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