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BN53 LUJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,867 mi
Last recorded57,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust coroded

fuel tank coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle caseing broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front abs rings deteriated

n/s/f floor area coroded

o/s/f floor area coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle caseing broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front abs rings deteriated

n/s/f floor area coroded

o/s/f floor area coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

exhaust coroded

n/s/f floor coroded

n/s/r seatbelt buckle broken but still operates correctly

o/s/f floor coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,274 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

exhaust system is coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pickup ring (3.4.2)

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

both front brake disks lipped

rear exhaust joint coroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pickup ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

rear exhaust joint coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,191 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front sections of floor coroded

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,076 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front sections of floor corroded but not excessive

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,408 miles

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

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

both front section of floor coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,533 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

general corrorsion united car

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,521 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

general corrorsion united car

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre at 3mm and slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,315 miles

Both front ABS rings cracked

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,231 miles

Nearside and Offside front ABS rings cracked

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,826 miles

Offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,565 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm cracking

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)

Offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,128 miles

bith front tyres low on tread

exhaust rear bo corroded

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,425 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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BN53 LUJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN53 LUJ, 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 BN53 LUJ registered?

BN53 LUJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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