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BN53 ZBU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,604 mi
Last recorded49,604 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,604 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 49,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion chasis, body, inner and outer edges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 43,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion chasis, body, inner and outer edges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer , grease around hub/ brake area (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% out (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,082 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,224 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,605 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,961 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2009 20,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,166 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 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

BN53 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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