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BK03 UOF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

center and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

center and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,656 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,419 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 UOF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

BK03 UOF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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