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HV53 BKZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BKZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,932 miles

Rear number plate damaged

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre just off limits

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,735 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,813 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2010 39,813 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,894 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,520 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

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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HV53 BKZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV53 BKZ, 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 HV53 BKZ registered?

HV53 BKZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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