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BF53 WNC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 55,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,123 miles

N/s/f and O/s/f vehicle floor corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,247 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 49,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,168 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,449 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,492 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

O/s/r crash bar damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,656 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 32,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,240 miles

Nearside 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 WNC 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 82.4%.

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 WNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 WNC registered?

BF53 WNC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 WNC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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