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BU53 VCX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,993 mi
Last recorded37,993 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,418 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Centre exhaust corroded at joint with rear silencer

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Small hole in rear exhaust section

Pass 14 Oct 2009 260,072 miles

rear exhaust corroding at joint

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,854 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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BU53 VCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU53 VCX, 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 BU53 VCX registered?

BU53 VCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BU53 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 VCX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU53 VCX have outstanding finance?

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