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BK53 EUX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,969 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front end near subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,305 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working nearside & offside (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 70,037 miles

both front floor pans rusty

Pass 4 May 2013 65,672 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 May 2012 61,030 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 55,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,784 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,038 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 EUX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EUX, 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 EUX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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