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BN53 OVJ

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,823 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,275 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,123 miles

Coolant leak

light damage to offside of vehicle

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,341 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 OVJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN53 OVJ, 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 BN53 OVJ registered?

BN53 OVJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is BN53 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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