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BX53 VLH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VLH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,506 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,506 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 1 Aug 2008 18,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,653 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 VLH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

Is BX53 VLH safe to buy?

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