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HN53 BYD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,328 mi
Last recorded36,328 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 BYD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,328 miles

front pads worn

nsr brake caliper damp

osr tyre worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front pads worn

nsr brake caliper damp

osr tyre worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer door handle casing loose

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre tread slighty perished

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre tread slighty perished

Pass 24 Nov 2007 15,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 15,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,095 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 BYD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN53 BYD, 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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HN53 BYD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HN53 BYD safe to buy?

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