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BG53 AAE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,386 mi
Last recorded46,386 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AAE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,386 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect head gasket going (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,395 miles

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2020 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall has large cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords in treadline (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,012 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,481 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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BG53 AAE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG53 AAE, 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 BG53 AAE registered?

BG53 AAE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is BG53 AAE safe to buy?

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