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BX53 WZH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrsion to n/s and o/s floor pans

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,746 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front outer cv boots deteriorated (cracking)

both front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

no coolent in header tank

offside and nearside front floor pan strengeners and seams corroded

oil low on dip stick

rear of centre section exhaust heavily corroded (MAY BREAK OFF) / front exhaust metal mount heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,859 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorated (cracking)

both front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

no coolent in header tank

offside and nearside front floor pan strengeners and seams corroded

oil low on dip stick

rear of centre section exhaust heavily corroded (MAY BREAK OFF) / front exhaust metal mount heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,611 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,611 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,321 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,804 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 14 H

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,804 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 14 H

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 WZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

BX53 WZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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