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BG53 DZN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DZN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,303 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 80,130 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 18,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,182 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DZN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DZN, 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 BG53 DZN registered?

BG53 DZN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 DZN safe to buy?

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