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BG53 EKM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 141,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 136,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 125,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,201 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 115,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,401 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 92,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,031 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,022 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,674 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 EKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG53 EKM, 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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BG53 EKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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