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BX53 VGG

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VGG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,258 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,251 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,674 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 VGG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

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

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