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BK03 WPL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,111 mi
Last recorded48,111 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,551 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 12 May 2012 36,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,076 miles

off side and near side abs rings worn

Pass 15 May 2010 27,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,042 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 WPL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

BK03 WPL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is BK03 WPL safe to buy?

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