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BV53 YTJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YTJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,410 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,738 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front floor and inner rear sills

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2013 89,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to front floor and inner rear sills

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,655 miles

Both front floor pans slightly corroded with 30cm of lower wish bones

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,634 miles

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

Both front floor pans slightly corroded with 30cm of lower wish bones

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,054 miles

slight corrosion to all flexible brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,162 miles

both front tyres close to markers

front floor corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres close to markers

front floor corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,616 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 YTJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTJ, 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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BV53 YTJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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