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BX53 VFM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,062 miles

nearside front upper balljoint play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,791 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,723 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,004 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 VFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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