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BD52 JAO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JAO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 144,900 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,881 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,529 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6 legal limit

cv boots cracked

exhaust corroded in places

floor corroded in plaes

front tyres wearing uneavenly

suspension corrodd in places

Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres close to 1.6 legal limit

cv boots cracked

exhaust corroded in places

floor corroded in plaes

front tyres wearing uneavenly

suspension corrodd in places

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,376 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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BD52 JAO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 JAO, 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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BD52 JAO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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