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RY53 BSU

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 129,075 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 129,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,071 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,165 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,485 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,869 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,199 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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RY53 BSU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY53 BSU, 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 RY53 BSU registered?

RY53 BSU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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