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BN53 KJY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,207 mi
Last recorded51,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KJY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorating

reverse lights not working

surface corrosion on nearside and offside front floor

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,206 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorating

reverse lights not working

surface corrosion on nearside and offside front floor

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers mirror glass/motor loose

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed/slight damage on outer sidewall

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,194 miles

Both front tyres on limit

Front pads worn to min thickness

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,499 miles

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

offside washer jet weak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 23,366 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 14,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,863 miles

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

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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BN53 KJY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN53 KJY, 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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BN53 KJY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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