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GF53 BPE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,793 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 86,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,446 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,960 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,088 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 64,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,832 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 60,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,236 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 58,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,003 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 51,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,327 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,662 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,663 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine and gearbox oil leak

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate in poor condition

Top of radiator core missing and corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,974 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,104 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,681 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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GF53 BPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF53 BPE, 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 BPE registered?

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

Is GF53 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 BPE shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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