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GV53 BBE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,116 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2025 56,116 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,462 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2024 50,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

corrosion around nearside front subframe mount

corrosion around offside front subframe mount

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 49,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,624 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

corrosion around offside front jacking point

Fail 23 Nov 2021 48,624 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

corrosion around offside front jacking point

Fail 1 Jul 2021 48,379 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

corrosion around offside front jacking point

rear silencer corroded and blowing

Pass 21 May 2020 47,842 miles

front tyres badly perished

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,938 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,872 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,661 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,968 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

slight corrosion around front subframe mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,011 miles

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

all four tytres are perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,963 miles

Coolant level down

Cover sills fitted

Wet Test

Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,646 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,588 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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GV53 BBE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GV53 BBE, 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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GV53 BBE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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