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BX53 VGU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,352 mi
Last recorded30,352 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,957 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,719 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,719 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,315 miles

srs light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,364 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 15,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,223 miles

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

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 VGU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

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

Is BX53 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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