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BK03 UTG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,452 miles

Nearside Front door handle loose

clutch pedle rubber missing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 116,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed iner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front door handle loose

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,965 miles

Nearside Front door handle loose

clutch pedle rubber missing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front door handle loose

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,142 miles

clutch pedle rubber missing

near side front door handle inop

wiper park inop

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,146 miles

wiper park inop

Fail 22 Feb 2014 102,146 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper park inop

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,799 miles

Centre pipe of exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 89,798 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre pipe of exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,192 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,294 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 UTG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

BK03 UTG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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