CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN53 BYF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 BYF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,420 miles

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,419 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbox damaged

centre exhaust section corroded

front and rear number plats in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges,inners worse

nearside rear tyre perished and at 2mm

offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint dust boots perished/damp

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,603 miles

airbox damaged

centre exhaust section corroded

front and rear number plats in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges,inners worse

nearside rear tyre perished and at 2mm

offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint dust boots perished/damp

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

light perishing to nearside rear tyre

oil seepage

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,086 miles

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

light perishing to nearside rear tyre

oil seepage

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

Pass 20 May 2013 60,097 miles

c/v gaiters perishing

front brake pads wearing low

mileometer pulses with flashers and stop lights

radiator deteriorating

rear No plate deteriorating

rear radius arm bushes starting to perish

wiper blades splitting

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No plates poor

headlamp aims on lower limits

slight rear brake imbalance

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,911 miles

No plates poor

headlamp aims on lower limits

slight rear brake imbalance

wiper blade efficiency poor

Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,265 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,687 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,919 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 45,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,259 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,498 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 25,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

slight front brake inbalance

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN53 BYF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN53 BYF?

You can check the full history of HN53 BYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN53 BYF registered?

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

Is HN53 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 BYF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 BYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 BYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.