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BF53 DZJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,890 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,327 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (chalk marked)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (chalk marked)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,188 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,543 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyrewearing low on inner edge

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 DZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZJ, 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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What year was BF53 DZJ registered?

BF53 DZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BF53 DZJ safe to buy?

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