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GP03 BKL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,244 mi
Last recorded36,244 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 36,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,115 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 20,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 17,105 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 12,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,705 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 7,705 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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GP03 BKL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP03 BKL, 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 GP03 BKL registered?

GP03 BKL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is GP03 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 BKL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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