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BK53 BYL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,902 mi
Last recorded57,902 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BYL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

outer sill covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust back box

Fail 23 Sep 2020 57,901 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

outer sill covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust back box

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension coil springs are corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,191 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension coil springs are corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,314 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 50,314 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,990 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 45,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 40,509 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlamp aim (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor - subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor - subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,606 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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BK53 BYL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK53 BYL, 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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BK53 BYL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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