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BL53 HCU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,165 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 83,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs slight wear

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,607 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 HCU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

Is BL53 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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