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BF53 RYB

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,519 mi
Last recorded45,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,582 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r15 Dot 25/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 25/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,167 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small amount of oil around under-side of engine no leaks detected

Fail 27 Sep 2021 39,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

small amount of oil around under-side of engine no leaks detected

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 36,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,898 miles

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,695 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,357 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 RYB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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