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BK53 WJJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WJJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,667 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,481 miles

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

rear exaust corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,481 miles

rear exaust corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,642 miles

middle and rear exhaust starting to corrode

near side front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,642 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

middle and rear exhaust starting to corrode

near side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,746 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 WJJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 WJJ registered?

BK53 WJJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 WJJ safe to buy?

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