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BN53 OWO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,071 mi
Last recorded65,071 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OWO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear side lamps unequal brightness

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

exhaust deteriorating and front support bracket detached

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,167 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear side lamps unequal brightness

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

exhaust deteriorating and front support bracket detached

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,398 miles

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)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,216 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,562 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 42,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,316 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,714 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 OWO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWO, 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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BN53 OWO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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