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BX53 VGL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VGL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 80,260 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,250 miles

centre exhaust corroded at rear joint area

Fail 7 Aug 2019 74,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge & worn to 2.4mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

centre exhaust corroded at rear joint area

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,893 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 71,893 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))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,162 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,162 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,474 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

ns washer poor (part blocked)

ns wiper poor (smears screen)

windscreen scratched zone B

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,243 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,416 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,699 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE RUSTY . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,074 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 VGL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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