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BK53 CXH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,087 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 76,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,904 miles

Front floors corroded...both...n/s & o/s

Fail 19 Jul 2019 66,904 miles

Front floors corroded...both...n/s & o/s

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both...n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,965 miles

Front floors corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,742 miles

n earside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,269 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 8,456 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 CXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK53 CXH, 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 BK53 CXH registered?

BK53 CXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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