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BG53 ZLZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,888 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

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

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