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AO53 BZF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

offside rear door handle loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,139 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

offside rear door handle loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,343 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,576 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,799 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,181 miles

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

o/s/f tyre needs replacing now

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner edge on o/s/f tyre wearing premeturly

Fail 13 Sep 2006 22,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

inner edge on o/s/f tyre wearing premeturly

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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AO53 BZF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 AO53 BZF, 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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AO53 BZF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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