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BX53 OJC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,217 mi
Last recorded58,217 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OJC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,217 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (grabbing slightly) (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 58,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic sill covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (grabbing slightly) (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bulge r/h/f tyre side wall

wipers getting poor

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,997 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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BX53 OJC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX53 OJC, 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 BX53 OJC registered?

BX53 OJC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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