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HV53 BLF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,406 mi
Last recorded46,406 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BLF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,406 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os handbrake effort low and pads showing signs of overheating

rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,866 miles

exhaust poor condition small leak centre box

parking brake effort low os

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,486 miles

nsr brake effort low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,536 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded .

Fail 18 Sep 2015 42,536 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded .

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,211 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

nsr tyre worn low

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked and worn

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,536 miles

Exhaust centre to tail box joint very corroded .

O/S/f ABS reluctor cracked .

Rear number plate in poor condition .

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,257 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition .

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,057 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 14,057 miles

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

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

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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HV53 BLF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HV53 BLF, 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 HV53 BLF registered?

HV53 BLF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is HV53 BLF safe to buy?

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