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BL53 HCX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,203 miles

floors corroded

oil & coolant leaks

Fail 14 Jan 2016 61,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

floors corroded

oil & coolant leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,381 miles

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

Oil leak

both floors corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,300 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,327 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,327 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,730 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,765 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 HCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

Is BL53 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HCX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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