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YS53 BCX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,925 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,766 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

o/s/r number plate lump slightly dull

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

rear anti roll bar and link corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe mesh area (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1. centre at mount 2. rear box 3. rear box join to centre (7.1.2)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

o/s/r number plate lump slightly dull

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

rear anti roll bar and link corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,748 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,743 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,074 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,384 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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YS53 BCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YS53 BCX, 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 YS53 BCX registered?

YS53 BCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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