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BD53 YSZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,469 mi
Last recorded38,469 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 38,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,409 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion and components , suspension

Fail 26 Oct 2023 38,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion and components , suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,323 miles

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,190 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle to outter cills

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,047 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsr osr underside of vehicle has age related surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 36,843 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has age related surface corrsion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 36,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has age related surface corrsion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,050 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of body has slight surface corrotion to all suspension components front and back

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface rust to all components but has not penetrated (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,321 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,664 miles

backbox skin peeling

fuel neck corroding

o/s/f floor section corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2012 31,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,772 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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BD53 YSZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BD53 YSZ, 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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BD53 YSZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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