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BX53 VRO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VRO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides only 2 mm t.d.r. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrsion on both front floors

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,449 miles

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer to joint part (just infront of rear joint)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer to joint part (just infront of rear joint)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,312 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,558 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 VRO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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