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BX53 YMM

2003 Rover 45

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,427 mi
Last recorded77,427 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YMM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear springs

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

Oil leak rocker cover area

Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate

Rear trailing arms middle bushes play detected

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,759 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear tyre profile different from the front

Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,656 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has small tear not exposing cords

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has small tear not exposing cords

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,815 miles

cut in nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Fail 4 Sep 2010 38,815 miles

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

cut in nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,819 miles

srs light stays on

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

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

centre & rear exhaust rusty

os rear tyre split around inner sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,894 miles

advise wheel alignment check

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise wheel alignment check

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn weak

offside rear seat belt showing slight fraying

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,148 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 YMM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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