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BF53 DZH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,347 mi
Last recorded92,347 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

operation of o/s/f inner door handle

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

operation of o/s/f inner door handle

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,019 miles

exhaust centre box blowing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,181 miles

nsr tyre worn and cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre worn and cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,177 miles

corrosion to floors

wear to front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,988 miles

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

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

exhaust has corrosion

offisde rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,484 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,276 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,660 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,660 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,501 miles

N/S/R tyre borderline due to uneven wear on outer edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,908 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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BF53 DZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 BF53 DZH, 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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BF53 DZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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