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BJ53 HPZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,702 mi
Last recorded113,702 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HPZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,689 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 95,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 81,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,319 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 52,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,950 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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BJ53 HPZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

BJ53 HPZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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