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GF53 BMZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,128 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling the rear silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,117 miles

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

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,754 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GF53 BMZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF53 BMZ, 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 GF53 BMZ registered?

GF53 BMZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GF53 BMZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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