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BX53 VMU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased.

front exhaust flexi deteriated.

o/s front slight corrosion jacking point.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,930 miles

185/65/R14/86T. All 5mm.

All brake pipes covered in grease for protection.

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Major coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,713 miles

Front tyres Roadstone both at 7 mm Passenger side rear tyre, Firestone at 7 mm: Drivers side rear tyre Kinford at 5mm

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres Roadstone both at 7 mm Passenger side rear tyre, Firestone at 7 mm: Drivers side rear tyre Kinford at 5mm

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,349 miles

185/65/R14/86T. OF 3 OR 5 NR 6 NF 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front extremely worn on the inner edge. JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Just passed offside rear efficiency. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,738 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,804 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,701 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 27,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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