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BT53 ZNM

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,287 mi
Last recorded55,287 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZNM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,287 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner door handle missing but can still be opened inside

Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,287 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner door handle missing but can still be opened inside

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,657 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 ZNM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT53 ZNM, 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 BT53 ZNM registered?

BT53 ZNM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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