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BJ53 ZYT

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,904 mi
Last recorded70,904 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZYT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,904 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

both front to rear brakepipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brakepipe corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brakepipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 49,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,118 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

header tank insecure

osr tyre perished and tread low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,364 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 ZYT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

BJ53 ZYT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 ZYT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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