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BK03 TYY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,172 miles

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

Front brake discs are pitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs are pitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,212 miles

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,465 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 TYY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

BK03 TYY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BK03 TYY safe to buy?

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