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BL53 GZC

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,867 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,234 miles

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

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)

slight split in nearside front wiper blade rubber.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,524 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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BL53 GZC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL53 GZC, 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 BL53 GZC registered?

BL53 GZC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 GZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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