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PK53 BWM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,428 mi
Last recorded83,428 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BWM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,428 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,516 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,534 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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PK53 BWM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PK53 BWM, 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 PK53 BWM registered?

PK53 BWM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is PK53 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 BWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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