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GV53 BCO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,714 mi
Last recorded43,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 43,714 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear silencer slight deteriorated, corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 43,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST AND PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 40,260 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 40,095 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 27,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 27,680 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR AREAS RUSTING

Fail 22 Nov 2019 27,658 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))

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

rust forming to nearside and offside front floor areas

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,210 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,320 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,621 miles

SLIGHT DENT IN N/S REAR WHEEL INNER RIM

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,877 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 BCO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV53 BCO, 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 GV53 BCO registered?

GV53 BCO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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