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HN53 BXP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 BXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 58,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 58,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,719 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 57,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,782 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 56,440 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,547 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,644 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,056 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front exaust flexi_joint deteriorated.

rear exaust box very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,823 miles

brake pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,976 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,323 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,218 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,314 miles

Platic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,116 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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HN53 BXP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN53 BXP, 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 HN53 BXP registered?

HN53 BXP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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