CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN53 DHP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,094 mi
Last recorded80,094 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DHP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,094 miles

offside mirror is damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SRS light is lit on the dashboard

front bumper is slightly damaged

nearside front door handle is slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 028568

offside front wing is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 021125

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SRS light is lit on the dashboard

front bumper is slightly damaged

nearside front door handle is slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 028568

offside front wing is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 021125

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,832 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper is damaged

nearside front sun visor is unable to keep up

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 028568

offside front wing is damaged

offside mirror is damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper is damaged

nearside front sun visor is unable to keep up

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/55/15 85H 028568

offside front wing is damaged

offside mirror is damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 20,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN53 DHP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BN53 DHP, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 DHP?

You can check the full history of BN53 DHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN53 DHP registered?

BN53 DHP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is BN53 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DHP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 DHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN53 DHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.