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BK03 HZN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,860 mi
Last recorded102,860 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,198 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,850 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 7,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,543 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,808 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 HZN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

BK03 HZN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 HZN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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