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BG53 MDZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,412 mi
Last recorded54,412 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MDZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 54,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 54,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 49,940 miles

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

Front vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 49,940 miles

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

Front vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 38,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,819 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,022 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 19,099 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 18,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 17,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 16,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 16,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 14,561 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 13,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 11,449 miles

parking brake lever travel advised

Pass 15 Nov 2010 10,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 6,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 4,332 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 MDZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

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