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BT53 WRW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WRW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight damage to windscreen outside wiper swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,207 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to failure criteria (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak minor ()

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

damage to windscreen outside wiper swept area

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs relucter rings cracked (3.4.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak minor ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)

damage to windscreen outside wiper swept area

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs relucter rings cracked (3.4.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak minor ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)

damage to windscreen outside wiper swept area

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,553 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,100 miles

o/side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,204 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,600 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,428 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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BT53 WRW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BT53 WRW, 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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BT53 WRW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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