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BN53 OKJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,193 mi
Last recorded92,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,199 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 62,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,957 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

middle/rear silencers excessively corroded/slight leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,486 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

middle/rear silencers excessively corroded/slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,191 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,677 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,589 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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BN53 OKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN53 OKJ, 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 BN53 OKJ registered?

BN53 OKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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