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SL53 BXM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 BXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,754 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,754 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

em light on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,345 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

em light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears along floor section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml on

rear exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,172 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears along floor section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml on

rear exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,562 miles

eml light on

Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml light on

Fail 5 Feb 2015 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

e.m.l light on

sills have covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

e.m.l light on

sills have covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted

both front floor pans rusty

sills have covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,458 miles

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

exhaust system rusty and corroded

sills have covers fitted

slight weeping from offside front cv gaiter

Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wing has damage

siils have covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wing has damage

siils have covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 24,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,506 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,506 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,497 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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SL53 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL53 BXM, 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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SL53 BXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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