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BX53 VRM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VRM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,428 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,767 miles

EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT JOINT

RATTLE FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX ARE WHEN LIFTING OFF IDLE

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,094 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

noise at flywheel

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,720 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT/ †SUSPECT CASING STARTING TO DISTORT

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,740 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VRM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

BX53 VRM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is BX53 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VRM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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