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BC53 BXD

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,238 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 69,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,681 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,714 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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BC53 BXD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 BC53 BXD, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC53 BXD registered?

BC53 BXD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is BC53 BXD safe to buy?

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