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BF53 MLL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,911 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,296 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,209 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Slight bind on right hand front brake.

Surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,131 miles

Both rear main suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Left hand rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Part of metal brake pipe going from front to back on right hand rear is corroded.

Right hand wiper blade worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 54,131 miles

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

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

Both rear main suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Left hand rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Part of metal brake pipe going from front to back on right hand rear is corroded.

Receiver for left hand rear seat belt is stuck under rear seat.

Right hand wiper blade worn.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearide front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearide front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,579 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,703 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm. New needed soon.

Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

could not examine all brake pipes some in bodywork hand vrake near end of travel

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 MLL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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