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BJ53 TLN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,075 mi
Last recorded76,075 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TLN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,239 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,239 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working NS and OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,739 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,318 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,928 miles

Full sill covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,025 miles

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,894 miles

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,843 miles

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

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

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

has full sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

has full sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,630 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 TLN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 TLN registered?

BJ53 TLN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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