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BK53 FPJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,405 miles

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

light binding on offside rear brake

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,404 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

light binding on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,535 miles

All tyres a little worn on edges and small cracks starting in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,279 miles

rear nearside tyre slightly perished on inside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,670 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 FPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

BK53 FPJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 FPJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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