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BG53 WNN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,213 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor, corrosion started

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 103,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor, corrosion started

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,181 miles

n/s/r inner arch small area of very small holes/corrosion within 30cm of seatbelt mount

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

rear trailing arm front bushes poor condition but no excess movement

Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed /badly corroded inner arch at rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre nearing legal limit

n/s/r inner arch small area of very small holes/corrosion within 30cm of seatbelt mount

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

rear trailing arm front bushes poor condition but no excess movement

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,816 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front under body/floor pan has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,811 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,215 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust deteriorated

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,768 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box close to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,645 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,349 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

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 WNN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WNN, 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 WNN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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