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BX53 UXN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 65,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,600 miles

Both front outer C.V boots cracking

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,664 miles

corrosion to both front footwell areas [surface]

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,511 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,103 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,292 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre low tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,925 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 42,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,721 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 UXN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UXN, 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 BX53 UXN registered?

BX53 UXN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BX53 UXN safe to buy?

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