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BV53 YSY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and on 2mm

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and on 2mm

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,966 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 21,631 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 21,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,927 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 YSY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSY, 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 BV53 YSY registered?

BV53 YSY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BV53 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YSY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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