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BJ53 PDY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,019 mi
Last recorded63,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,019 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,019 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,950 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 54,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,437 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 40,288 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,847 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,436 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 29,971 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,699 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,846 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 PDY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PDY, 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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BJ53 PDY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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