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BX53 VDO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,551 mi
Last recorded111,551 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,852 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,186 miles

both front floors corroding.

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front floors corroding.

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,503 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,027 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,142 miles

osf cv gaitor perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,180 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,305 miles

offside front brake slightly slow and low.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,621 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 VDO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BX53 VDO, 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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BX53 VDO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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