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BV53 MYJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,750 mi
Last recorded41,750 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MYJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 41,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2019 41,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside front floor is corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 33,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside front floor is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,061 miles

some areas of surface corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 29,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,673 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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BV53 MYJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV53 MYJ, 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 BV53 MYJ registered?

BV53 MYJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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