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BJ53 FOU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,724 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front no plate damaged slightly.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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BJ53 FOU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ53 FOU, 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 BJ53 FOU registered?

BJ53 FOU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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