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YP53 BXC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,566 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 91,565 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,648 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,072 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,870 miles

nearside and offside front jacking poins/chassis sections, showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,839 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front jacking poins/chassis sections, showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,093 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,009 miles

offside rear trailing arm suspension bush bonding begining to separate

slight play in offside top suspension bush / joint

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 33,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,698 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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YP53 BXC 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 73.3%.

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 YP53 BXC, 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

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What year was YP53 BXC registered?

YP53 BXC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YP53 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 BXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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