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BX53 VWE

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,078 mi
Last recorded58,078 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,078 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,304 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 49,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,807 miles

both middle exhaust mountings perished

both rear and nearside front tyre treads getting low

both rear suspension bushes peeling slightly

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight dampness offside front power steering pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,863 miles

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

front no plate slight water markted

off side rear lens cracket

rear bumper slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate slight water markted

off side rear lens cracket

rear bumper slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,413 miles

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

front no plate water mark

off side bumper taped up

rear light lens cracket

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 VWE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

BX53 VWE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is BX53 VWE safe to buy?

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