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BK03 MLX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,316 mi
Last recorded36,316 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,829 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,939 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,836 miles

Dampness on power steering pipes recommend clean and further inspection

Front brake discs seem worn

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dampness on power steering pipes recommend clean and further inspection

Front brake discs seem worn

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,623 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,218 miles

Front & Rear wiper blades split

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,392 miles

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

boot struts defective

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,392 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot struts defective

oil leak

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 MLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

BK03 MLX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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