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BK52 XEM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,955 mi
Last recorded100,955 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XEM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition

Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front ball joint dust covers slightly worn.

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly worn.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front ball joint dust covers slightly worn.

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly worn.

Pass 14 May 2019 95,858 miles

n/s front floor beginning to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,606 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 95,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,601 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,912 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,961 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,869 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,869 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,082 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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BK52 XEM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK52 XEM, 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 BK52 XEM registered?

BK52 XEM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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